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Charlemont, MA


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Charlemont, Massachusetts

Charlemont, Massachusetts, in Franklin county, is 35 miles N of Chicopee, Massachusetts (center to center) and 94 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is part of the Springfield metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 1,358 people people live in Charlemont.

The People and Families of Charlemont

In Charlemont, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Charlemont had a median family income of $50,962. It turns out that people in Charlemont tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($500) in Charlemont than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Charlemont enjoy its low crime rate.

Charlemont Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Charlemont, about 73% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the town. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Charlemont is one place with an advantage over most places in Massachusetts.

Commuting

In Charlemont, 86% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Charlemont strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 6%Charlemont Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Charlemont Low Property Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Charlemont College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Charlemont Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Charlemont Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Charlemont, MA

Comparing Charlemont to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women94
Well-Paid Single Men93
Male Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity66
Age of the Population65
Female Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens34
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults95
Median Family Income82
People in Middle Class or Better72
People Above Poverty62

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Public Transportation Use72
Walking and Biking to Work33
Short Commute Times25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Rents410
Housing Recently Built33
Affordability of Property Taxes26

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime88
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