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Granby, MA


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Granby, Massachusetts

Introduction to Granby, Massachusetts

Granby, Massachusetts, in Hampshire county, is 8 miles NE of Chicopee, Massachusetts (center to center) and 74 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Springfield metro area, the town not isolated. Granby is home to roughly 6,132 residents.

Granby History

Granby, which was settled in 1727, was originally inhabited by Native Americans. Incorporated on June 11, 1768, it was named for John Manners, the Marquess of Granby, who was the English military leader of the Seven Years War. The town, which once formed part of Hadley, was later included in South Hadley. It is located in Hampshire County, which was founded in 1662.

Granby and Nearby Attractions

  • Skinner State Park
  • Holyoke Merry – Go - Round
  • Wistariahurst Museum
  • Mount Tom State Reservation
  • Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
  • Chicopee Memorial State Park

Things To Do In Granby

There are a number of museums in the area including the Wistariahurst Museum, the Children's Museum at Holyoke, the Hadley Farm Museum, the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, and the Holyoke Heritage State Park. The Living Gate Evangelical Free Church, the Church of Christ, and the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church are some of the local churches. Parks nearby such as Brimfield State Forest, the Skinner State Park, the Chicopee State Forest, and Hampton Ponds State Park offer hiking, fishing, and boating.

Granby Transportation

Air transportation is available from Bradley International Airport.

Granby Higher Education

Saint Hyacinth College and Seminary is located in Granby. Other colleges nearby include Mount Holyoke College, Smith College, and Western New England College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyGranby Low Rate of Poverty
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 11%Granby Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Granby Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Granby People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Granby, MA

Comparing Granby 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 Population86
Age of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Men74
Well-Paid Single Women74
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population35
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better97
Median Family Income74
College Educated Adults63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home86
Short Commute Times69
Public Transportation Use53
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Rents47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Affordability of Property Taxes47
People Living Alone34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime96
Low Violent Crime54
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