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Wilbraham, MA


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Wilbraham, Massachusetts

Wilbraham, Massachusetts, in Hampden county, is 8 miles E of Springfield, Massachusetts (center to center) and 72 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Springfield metropolitan area. Wilbraham has a population of 13,473.

The People and Families of Wilbraham

In Wilbraham, about 68% of adults are married. Wilbraham is considered a town for married couples and families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wilbraham had a median family income of $73,825. To its credit, the people in Wilbraham value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Wilbraham ($16,950). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Wilbraham Housing

About 89% of housing units in Wilbraham are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the town are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state.

Commuting

In Wilbraham, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyWilbraham Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Wilbraham College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Wilbraham Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Wilbraham People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Wilbraham, MA

Comparing Wilbraham 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 Population109
Well-Paid Single Men85
Senior Citizens89
Well-Paid Single Women75
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity36
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better97
People Above Poverty85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home86
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times48
Public Transportation Use31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents710
Seasonal and Vacation Housing74
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Property Taxes33
People Living Alone23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime84

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