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Southampton, MA


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Southampton, Massachusetts

Southampton, Massachusetts, in Hampshire county, is 8 miles NW of Chicopee, Massachusetts (center to center) and 85 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Springfield metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Southampton is home to some 5,387 residents.

The People and Families of Southampton

In Southampton, about 66% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Southampton are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Southampton had a median family income of $64,960. The large segment of the population in Southampton with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in the town are poor than in most places in Massachusetts.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($3,300) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Southampton. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Southampton Housing

According to the 2000 census, 87% of the housing in Southampton was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Southampton, 95% of commuters drive to work. People in Southampton expect to drive a lot. The town does not have a lot of public transportation.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Southampton Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Southampton Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Southampton People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Southampton, MA

Comparing Southampton 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
Age of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Women74
Well-Paid Single Men73
Male Share of the Population75
Female Share of the Population46
Senior Citizens33
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income86
College Educated Adults85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home86
Short Commute Times48
Walking and Biking to Work45
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Housing Recently Built810
Affordability of Rents57
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime53

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