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Monson, Massachusetts

Introduction to Monson, Massachusetts

Monson, Massachusetts, in Hampden county, is 13 miles E of Springfield, Massachusetts (center to center) and 66 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town, which is in the Springfield area, has 8,359 residents.

Monson History

The earliest settlers arrived in 1715, but it was not until 1759 that the residents of Brimfield town petitioned the General Court and formed Monson. Due to abundant waterpower in this region, electricity generation stimulated the town's economy. Monson became filled with mills - sawmills, gristmills and woollen mills. There was also a granite quarry, owned by Rufus Flynt and later by his son, William. The mill owners were extremly wealthy and at one time, Main Street, which had a row of mansions, was nicknamed "Millionaire's Mile". A culturally rich town, Monson was incorporated in 1775.

Monson and Nearby Attractions

  • Emily Dickinson Homestead
  • Amherst History Museum
  • Bigelow Hollow State Park
  • Holyoke Merry-Go-Round
  • Abbey of Regina Laudis

Things To Do In Monson

The Abbey of Regina Laudis, Copernican Observatory & Planetarium, Garden in the Woods and the International Skating Center of Connecticut are all popular destinations near Monson. A visit to Amherst History Museum, the Connecticut Trolley Museum, and the Connecticut Valley Historical Museum would offer historical information about the area. Historical sites such as the Emily Dickinson Homestead, the Lucy Stone Home Site, and the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, are nearby. Bigelow Hollow State Park, Wells State Park and Brimfield State Forest are parks that are also in the vicinity.

Monson Transportation

Flights are available from Bradley International Airport.

Monson Higher Education

Colleges near Monson include American International College, Amherst College, and Anna Maria College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 13%Monson Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Monson Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Monson, MA

Comparing Monson 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 Population87
Well-Paid Single Men75
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women74
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Senior Citizens34
Female Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income74
People in Middle Class or Better73
College Educated Adults63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home64
Walking and Biking to Work67
Public Transportation Use21
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Affordability of Rents69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Housing Recently Built45
Affordability of Property Taxes46
People Living Alone45

Crime

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