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Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Introduction to Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Longmeadow, Massachusetts, in Hampden county, is 3 miles S of Springfield, Massachusetts and 81 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is conveniently located inside the Springfield metropolitan area. There are an estimated 15,633 people in Longmeadow.

Longmeadow History

Longmeadow was first settled in the year 1644. The town was originally a farmland within the limits of Springfield. It remained relatively rural until the street railway was built about 1910. The population of the town rapidly increased between 1960 and 1975. The town was officially incorporated on October 17, 1783.

Longmeadow and nearby Attractions

  • Longmeadow Historical Society
  • Longmeadow Parks & Recreation
  • Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
  • Springfield Library & Museums
  • Bliss Park
  • Laurel Park

Things To Do In Longmeadow

There are numerous activities for one to do in Longmeadow. Forest Park is a place to spend the day with family or friends. The park includes a rose garden, a small zoo, picnic sites, a pool and a water play area. The nightlife of the city is lively with numerous night bars, restaurants and theaters dotting the city.

Longmeadow Transportation

Bradley International is the major airport providing air transportation to Longmeadow.

Longmeadow Higher Education

The city is served by Bay Path College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyLongmeadow Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyLongmeadow College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyLongmeadow Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Longmeadow People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Longmeadow Median Family Income
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 8%Longmeadow Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Longmeadow Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Longmeadow Well-Paid Single Men
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Longmeadow Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Longmeadow Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Longmeadow, MA

Comparing 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 Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men98
Female Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens89
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Racial Diversity47
Male Share of the Population31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home96
Short Commute Times710
Walking and Biking to Work57
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Housing Recently Built45
People Living Alone34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
Affordability of Property Taxes22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime96
Low Violent Crime98

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Historic Longmeadow

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Longmeadow Street c1908.

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Longmeadow Street c1908.

Springfield Road between 1900 and 1910

Springfield Road between 1900 and 1910

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