Sign In Register

Deerfield, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Franklin County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
441 Population 240/sq mi density
48°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
99 Violent Crime/100K 855 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
99 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
70.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Deerfield, MA

At a Glance

Violent Crime
99/100K
74% below
855/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
70.6%
109% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
21.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.5%
21% below
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Deerfield Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Deerfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
170%
Bachelor's
209%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
26%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Deerfield a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Deerfield reports 99 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 855/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

70.6% of adults in Deerfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (109% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Deerfield 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 49.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population441
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density240/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$52,530
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty21.1%
County GDP$3,704M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership44.4%
Zillow$435,989
Housing Units136
Rent Burden32.6%

Crime

F
Violent99/100K
Property855/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault60/100K
Burglary298/100K

Health

Obesity25.5%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,666/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain49.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation144 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+70.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+62.8%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 30% / D 67%
Commute8 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries30

Did You Know?

The median home in Deerfield was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Westfield-Barnes Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 154 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.