At a Glance
Median Income
$139,423
$69,319 per capita
Home Value
$369,000
Zillow: $129,406
Violent Crime
259/100K
5,722/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
71.3%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Chicopee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chicopee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chicopee a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chicopee residents earn a median household income of $139,423 , which is 86% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $69,319. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,084 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chicopee is $369,000 , 31% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,406. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Chicopee reports 259 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,722/100K.
Education
71.3% of adults in Chicopee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(112% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chicopee has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population405
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density128/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$139,423
Per Capita$69,319
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,158M
Avg Weekly Wage$869
Housing
A+
Home Value$369,000
Rent
Ownership91.9%
Zillow$129,406
Housing Units174
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent259/100K
Property5,722/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation925 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+71.3%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+24.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute13 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Chicopee was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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