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Russell, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampden County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
568
Population
247/sq mi density
$103,456
Median Income
$46,745 per capita
$280,000
Home Value
$331,551 Zillow
$881
Median Rent
26.6% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
208
Violent Crime/100K
1,289 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$103,456 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$280,000 home value, $881/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
208 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$280,000
1% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$881/mo
24% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
82.6%
26% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
283
Median year built: 1955
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$280,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$331,551
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
82.6%
Owner-Occupied
17.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,300/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,858/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,232/mo
Census median rent:
$881/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1955
Average age of housing stock: 71 years
Homeownership Rate
82.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $280,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,551 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $881 |
| FMR Studio | $1,727 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,822 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,300 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,858 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,232 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 82.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 17.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 82.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 283 |
| Median Year Built | 1955 |
| Rent Burden | 26.6% |