Monson Center, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampden County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,794 Population 534/sq mi density
$58,603 Median Income $37,461 per capita
$279,500 Home Value $462,977 Zillow
$770 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$58,603 median income, 16.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$279,500 home value, $770/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Monson Center, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,603
22% below
$37,461 per capita
Home Value
$279,500
1% below
Zillow: $462,977
Median Rent
$770/mo
34% below
32.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
26% below
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
16.6%
361% above
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
2% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Monson Center Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
99%
Rent
66%
Poverty
161%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
461%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Monson Center a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Monson Center residents earn a median household income of $58,603 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,461. The unemployment rate stands at 16.6% (361% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% 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 Monson Center is $279,500 , 1% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $462,977. Median rent is $770/month, with 32.6% 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 1938.

Education

24.8% of adults in Monson Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Monson Center has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population1,794
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density534/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$58,603
Per Capita$37,461
Unemployment16.6%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$30,598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208

Housing

B+
Home Value$279,500
Rent$770
Ownership59.8%
Zillow$462,977
Housing Units873
Rent Burden32.6%

Health

Obesity32.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,992/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain50.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation721 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute44 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries33

Did You Know?

The median home in Monson Center was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Westfield-Barnes Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 907 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.