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Chesterfield, MA


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Chesterfield, Massachusetts

Chesterfield, Massachusetts, in Hampshire county, is 20 miles NW of Chicopee, Massachusetts (center to center) and 91 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Springfield metropolitan area. Chesterfield has a population of 1,201.

The People and Families of Chesterfield

In Chesterfield, about 61% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.

Interestingly, the town is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chesterfield had a median family income of $57,361. To its credit, the people in Chesterfield value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Chesterfield Housing

About 87% of housing units in Chesterfield are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Chesterfield, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Chesterfield Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Chesterfield College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Chesterfield, MA

Comparing Chesterfield 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
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men81
Well-Paid Single Women82
Age of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens23
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size97
Portion of People Married86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income94
College Educated Adults94
People Above Poverty94
People in Middle Class or Better82

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home64
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use31
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Rents25
Affordability of Property Taxes25
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