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Montgomery, MA


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Montgomery, Massachusetts

Montgomery, Massachusetts, in Hampden county, is 10 miles W of Chicopee, Massachusetts (center to center) and 89 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is conveniently located inside the Springfield metropolitan area. There are an estimated 654 people in Montgomery.

The People and Families of Montgomery

In Montgomery, about 72% of adults are married. Many folks in Montgomery are married and settled down.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the town than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Montgomery had a median family income of $66,250. You won't find a lot of people in Montgomery living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town.

Montgomery Housing

Approximately 96% of housing in Montgomery is owner-occupied. The town is known in Massachusetts for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Montgomery, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyMontgomery People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Montgomery Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Montgomery Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Montgomery Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Montgomery College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 11%Montgomery Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Montgomery Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Montgomery, MA

Comparing Montgomery 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
Well-Paid Single Men107
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women95
Age of the Population910
Racial Diversity31
Senior Citizens23
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better108
People Above Poverty109
Median Family Income106
College Educated Adults106

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use83
Working at Home53
Short Commute Times25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built77
Affordability of Rents39
People Living Alone24
Affordability of Property Taxes26
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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