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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.
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.
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.
Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
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.
In Chesterfield, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Chesterfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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