At a Glance
Median Income
$144,639
$69,311 per capita
Home Value
$425,800
Zillow: $517,081
Median Rent
$1,650/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
64/100K
763/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.1%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
8.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Longmeadow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Longmeadow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Longmeadow a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Longmeadow residents earn a median household income of $144,639 , which is 92% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $69,311. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,727 business establishments, including 907 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Longmeadow is $425,800 , 51% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $517,081. Median rent is $1,650/month, with 30.2% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Longmeadow reports 64 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 763/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
66.1% of adults in Longmeadow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(96% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Longmeadow has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population15,724
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density1,730/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$144,639
Per Capita$69,311
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$30,598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208
Housing
A+
Home Value$425,800
Rent$1,650
Ownership91.9%
Zillow$517,081
Housing Units6,048
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
F
Violent64/100K
Property763/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault44/100K
Burglary178/100K
Health
Obesity27.3%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death8,992/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation151 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.1%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+30.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Longmeadow was built in 1957.
21.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bradley International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 907 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.
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