Belchertown, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampshire County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
2,299
Population
457/sq mi density
$68,393
Median Income
$51,319 per capita
$331,500
Home Value
$457,924 Zillow
$913
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
209
Violent Crime/100K
522 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$68,393 median income, 1.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$331,500 home value, $913/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
209 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,299
Census 2023
Population Density
457
per square mile
Land Area
5.0
square miles (13.0 km²)
Median Age
52.1 yrs
34% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
44.3%
Male
55.7%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 7.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.6% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
89.3%
Black
7.2%
Hispanic
2%
Asian
1.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 90.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 9.2% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
90.6%
Spanish
9.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.2%
Veterans
6.7%
12% above US avg (6%)
Disability
21.5%
65% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
98.7%
8% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
1.3%
85% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.461
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,299 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 457 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 52.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 44.3% |
| Female | 55.7% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.0% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
Language
| English Only | 90.6% |
| Spanish | 9.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.2% |
| Veterans | 6.7% |
| Disability | 21.5% |
| Health Insurance | 98.7% |
| Uninsured | 1.3% |
| Broadband Access | 93.6% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.461 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |