Cummington, MA

Cummington, Massachusetts

Cummington, Massachusetts, in Hampshire county, is 26 miles NW of Chicopee, Massachusetts (center to center) and 93 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Springfield metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Cummington is home to some 978 residents.

The People and Families of Cummington

In Cummington, about 59% of adults are married.

The people of Cummington are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cummington had a median family income of $48,750. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Cummington. Home-based work is more common in the town than in most places.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($4,950) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Cummington. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Cummington Housing

According to the 2000 census, 75% of the housing in Cummington was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the town, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Cummington.

Commuting

In Cummington, 86% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Cummington, MA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Cummington Almanac

Cummington Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Cummington Public Libraries

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Cummington Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Cummington residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Cummington, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Cummington Colleges

(List of All Massachusetts Colleges)

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