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Monson, MA


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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 is in the Springfield area. There are 8,359 residents in Monson.

The People and Families of Monson

In Monson, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Monson had a median family income of $58,607.

Political Inclinations

Monson folks tended to give their money ($750) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Monson Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Monson that were owner-occupied was 80%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the town has going for it.

Commuting

In Monson, 94% of commuters drive to work.

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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