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Erving, MA


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Erving, Massachusetts

Erving, Massachusetts, in Franklin county, is 33 miles N of Chicopee, Massachusetts (center to center) and 70 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Springfield metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Erving is home to some 1,467 residents.

The People and Families of Erving

In Erving, about 57% of adults are married.

The people of Erving are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Erving had a median family income of $47,212.

Erving Housing

According to the 2000 census, 79% of the housing in Erving was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Erving. In the town you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Erving, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyErving Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 9%Erving Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Erving, MA

Comparing Erving 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 Men82
Well-Paid Single Women82
Age of the Population66
Senior Citizens46
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity21
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married63
Average Household Size53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better83
People Above Poverty83
Median Family Income81
College Educated Adults51

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use84
Working at Home75
Short Commute Times59
Walking and Biking to Work32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Affordability of Property Taxes610
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Rents310
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime74
Low Violent Crime43
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