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East Longmeadow, MA


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East Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Introduction to East Longmeadow, Massachusetts

East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, in Hampden county, is 4 miles SE of Springfield, Massachusetts and 77 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts.The town is located in the Springfield metropolitan area. East Longmeadow has a population of 14,100.

East Longmeadow History

White settlers first came to East Longmeadow and settled here in the year 1740. The community of East Longmeadow gradually expanded and the people desired incorporation. The town was officially incorporated in the year 1894.

East Longmeadow and nearby Attractions

  • Heritage Park
  • Ellijh Burt House
  • The Seward Pease House
  • First Congregationalist Church
  • St. Paul's church
  • St. Mark's church

Things To Do In East Longmeadow

East Longmeadow has something in store for everyone. Enjoy shopping in the various shopping arcades in the city or treat your taste buds with the delicious meals served in the local restaurants. The Heritage Park includes a basketball field and a picnic area, where people of all ages can relax and recreate. The city is also home to many churches, which organize a variety of events regularly.

East Longmeadow Transportation

The city is served by Bradley International.

East Longmeadow Higher Education

The local college that serves the city is Western New England College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyEast Longmeadow Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 13%East Longmeadow Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%East Longmeadow Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%East Longmeadow People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%East Longmeadow Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of East Longmeadow, MA

Comparing East Longmeadow 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
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens910
Well-Paid Single Men87
Well-Paid Single Women87
Female Share of the Population78
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home75
Short Commute Times69
Walking and Biking to Work45
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents810
Housing Recently Built45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Property Taxes33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime62
Low Violent Crime54
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Historic East Longmeadow

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Springfield Road between 1900 and 1910

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Springfield Road between 1900 and 1910

Springfield Road between 1900 and 1910

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