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Wilbraham, Massachusetts

Introduction to Wilbraham, Massachusetts

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

Wilbraham History

The area combining Wilbraham and Hampden was first settled in 1731. In 1763, when the population figures reached about 400, the independent town of Wilbraham was officially incorporated. Agriculture was the primary occupation until World War II, following which poultry assumed importance. The town center is one of the largest designated historical areas in the country with colonial and Victorian homes. The town also houses the oldest Methodist meeting house in New England.

Wilbraham and nearby Attractions

  • Old Meeting House Museum
  • Woodland Dell Cemetery
  • Saint Cecilias Parish Church
  • Spectacle Pond
  • Academy Historic District

Things To Do In Wilbraham

Visitors to the town of Wilbraham can take a tour of the various historical buildings that speak volumes about the history and culture of Wilbraham. There are quite a few churches and cemeteries that retain the old world feel of Wilbraham. Wilbraham also boasts of beautiful ponds like the Spectacle Pond and the Ninemile Pond.

Wilbraham Transportation

Bradley International is the closest major airport.

Wilbraham Higher Education

Western New England College serves the area.

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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