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Shelburne Falls, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Franklin County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,755 Population 667/sq mi density
$52,604 Median Income $39,735 per capita
$296,000 Home Value $324,482 Zillow
$1,069 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
374 Violent Crime/100K 1,142 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,604 median income, 4.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$296,000 home value, $1,069/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
374 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Shelburne Falls, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,604
30% below
$39,735 per capita
Home Value
$296,000
5% above
Zillow: $324,482
Median Rent
$1,069/mo
8% below
33.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
374/100K
2% below
1,142/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.4%
35% above
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.4%
21% below
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
261 sunny days/yr

How Shelburne Falls Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
105%
Rent
92%
Poverty
83%
Bachelor's
135%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
98%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shelburne Falls a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Shelburne Falls residents earn a median household income of $52,604 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,735. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,581 business establishments, including 154 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Shelburne Falls is $296,000 , 5% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $324,482. Median rent is $1,069/month, with 33.3% 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.

Safety & Crime

Shelburne Falls reports 374 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,142/100K.

Education

45.4% of adults in Shelburne Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% above the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shelburne Falls has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population1,755
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density667/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,604
Per Capita$39,735
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$3,704M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043

Housing

B
Home Value$296,000
Rent$1,069
Ownership51.2%
Zillow$324,482
Housing Units936
Rent Burden33.3%

Crime

F
Violent374/100K
Property1,142/100K

Health

Obesity25.4%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,666/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation920 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.4%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+25.4%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 30% / D 67%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries30

Did You Know?

The median home in Shelburne Falls was built in 1938.
20.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Westfield-Barnes Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.7% 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.