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West Springfield, Massachusetts


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West Springfield, Massachusetts

West Springfield, Massachusetts, in Hampden county, is 1 miles W of Springfield, Massachusetts (center to center) and 81 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the town are in the Springfield metropolitan area. West Springfield has a population of 27,899.

The People and Families of West Springfield

In West Springfield, about 49% of adults are married. Lots of people in West Springfield live independently, in one-person housing.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Springfield had a median family income of $50,282.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among West Springfield residents, with $5,400. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

West Springfield Housing

In West Springfield, 58% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the town -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Landlords in West Springfield rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in the town without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In West Springfield, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 11%West Springfield Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 16%West Springfield Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 17%West Springfield Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of West Springfield, MA

Comparing West Springfield 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
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population85
Well-Paid Single Men75
Well-Paid Single Women75
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity39
Children Under 5 Years Old35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better52
Median Family Income52
College Educated Adults53
People Above Poverty51

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times79
Public Transportation Use66
Walking and Biking to Work36
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing84
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime31

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Historic West Springfield

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Old Day House between 1900 and 1910

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Old Day House c1908.

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