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Southwick, MA


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Southwick, Massachusetts

Southwick, Massachusetts, in Hampden county, is 9 miles W of Springfield, Massachusetts (center to center) and 90 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Springfield metropolitan area. Southwick contains a population of approximately 8,835.

The People and Families of Southwick

In Southwick, about 61% of adults are married.

Unlike most towns, Southwick has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Southwick had a median family income of $64,456.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Southwick favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $4,200. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Southwick Housing

Southwick has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 81% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Southwick, 95% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the town do a lot of driving.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Southwick Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Southwick, MA

Comparing Southwick 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 Population99
Well-Paid Single Men85
Age of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Women63
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Senior Citizens44
Racial Diversity25
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better86
Median Family Income86
People Above Poverty74
College Educated Adults63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times47
Walking and Biking to Work45
Working at Home32
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Housing Recently Built67
Affordability of Rents47
Affordability of Property Taxes47
People Living Alone35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime95
Low Violent Crime53

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