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Leyden, MA


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Leyden, Massachusetts

Leyden, Massachusetts, in Franklin county, is 38 miles N of Chicopee, Massachusetts (center to center) and 83 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is included in the Springfield metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 772 people lived in Leyden.

The People and Families of Leyden

In Leyden, about 67% of adults are married. Leyden is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in town is married (though of course they're not). Large families and residences are common here.

Leyden is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Leyden had a median family income of $53,750. Significantly, more adults in Leyden have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in Massachusetts.

Political Inclinations

Leyden residents donated more money ($700) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

Leyden Housing

An estimated 90% of living spaces in Leyden are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Leyden, 92% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the town is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Leyden Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Leyden College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Leyden Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Leyden People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Leyden Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Leyden, MA

Comparing Leyden 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
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men71
Well-Paid Single Women61
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Racial Diversity21
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults94
People in Middle Class or Better94
People Above Poverty96
Median Family Income93

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home64
Short Commute Times47
Public Transportation Use31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Rents28
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Affordability of Property Taxes25
People Living Alone12
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