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Middlefield, MA


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Middlefield, Massachusetts

Middlefield, Massachusetts, in Hampshire county, is 25 miles NW of Chicopee, Massachusetts (center to center) and 100 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 542.

The People and Families of Middlefield

In Middlefield, about 68% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Middlefield.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Middlefield had a median family income of $53,889. Middlefield benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in the town.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Middlefield residents, with $510. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Middlefield Housing

In Middlefield, 92% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Residential property taxes remain low i Middlefield.

Commuting

In Middlefield, 86% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 9%Middlefield Affordability of Property Taxes
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Middlefield College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Middlefield Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Middlefield, MA

Comparing Middlefield 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
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men71
Well-Paid Single Women61
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity21
Senior Citizens22
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married108
Average Household Size75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults95
Median Family Income93
People in Middle Class or Better82
People Above Poverty72

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use84
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built78
Affordability of Property Taxes310
Affordability of Rents28
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
People Living Alone12
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