At a Glance
Median Income
$82,359
$44,973 per capita
Home Value
$290,000
Zillow: $517,081
Median Rent
$1,234/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.9%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
13.1% smoking rate
How Agawam Town Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Agawam Town's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Agawam Town a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Agawam Town residents earn a median household income of $82,359 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,973. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,727 business establishments, including 907 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Agawam Town is $290,000 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $517,081. Median rent is $1,234/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
34.9% of adults in Agawam Town hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Agawam Town has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population28,510
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density1,223/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born8.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,359
Per Capita$44,973
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$30,598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208
Housing
A+
Home Value$290,000
Rent$1,234
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$517,081
Housing Units12,042
Rent Burden25.5%
Health
Obesity31.3%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,992/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation156 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.9%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries33
Did You Know?
Agawam Town was founded in 1636.
The median home in Agawam Town was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Westfield-Barnes Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 907 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.