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Ludlow, Massachusetts


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Ludlow, Massachusetts

Ludlow, Massachusetts, in Hampden county, is 6 miles E of Chicopee, Massachusetts (center to center) and 73 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the town are in the Springfield metropolitan area. Ludlow has a population of 21,209.

The People and Families of Ludlow

In Ludlow, about 53% of adults are married.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Ludlow.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ludlow had a median family income of $55,717.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Ludlow residents, with $2,505. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Ludlow Housing

In Ludlow, 77% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Ludlow, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 12%Ludlow Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Ludlow Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Ludlow Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Ludlow, MA

Comparing Ludlow 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 Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men85
Age of the Population76
Senior Citizens67
Racial Diversity69
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty74
Median Family Income73
College Educated Adults31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times69
Public Transportation Use53
Working at Home11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Affordability of Rents47
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Housing Recently Built45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime95
Low Violent Crime54

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