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Belchertown, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampshire County County
Belchertown, MA
At a Glance
How Belchertown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Belchertown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Belchertown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Belchertown residents earn a median household income of $68,393 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,319. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,928 business establishments, including 384 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belchertown is $331,500 , 18% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $457,924. Median rent is $913/month, with 31.9% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Belchertown reports 105 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 362/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
42.5% of adults in Belchertown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% above the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belchertown has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.