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Hatfield, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampshire County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,361 Population 556/sq mi density
$109,625 Median Income $57,794 per capita
$460,300 Home Value $470,511 Zillow
$846 Median Rent 31.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
61 Violent Crime/100K 1,065 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$109,625 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$460,300 home value, $846/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
61 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Hatfield, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$109,625
46% above
$57,794 per capita
Home Value
$460,300
63% above
Zillow: $470,511
Median Rent
$846/mo
27% below
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
61/100K
84% below
1,065/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.6%
41% above
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.6%
26% below
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Hatfield Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
146%
Home Value
163%
Rent
73%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
141%
Unemployment
25%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hatfield a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hatfield residents earn a median household income of $109,625 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,794. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% 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 Hatfield is $460,300 , 63% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $470,511. Median rent is $846/month, with 31.4% 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 1964.

Safety & Crime

Hatfield reports 61 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,065/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

47.6% of adults in Hatfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% above the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hatfield has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population1,361
Median Age53.7 yrs
Density556/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$109,625
Per Capita$57,794
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$10,389M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192

Housing

A
Home Value$460,300
Rent$846
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$470,511
Housing Units646
Rent Burden31.4%

Crime

F
Violent61/100K
Property1,065/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault61/100K
Burglary365/100K

Health

Obesity23.6%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,587/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation131 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.6%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+21.9%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations39
Libraries25

Did You Know?

The median home in Hatfield was built in 1964.
20.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Westfield-Barnes Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 384 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.