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South Deerfield, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Franklin County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,822 Population 578/sq mi density
$97,250 Median Income $58,837 per capita
$419,100 Home Value $438,550 Zillow
$1,333 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
374 Violent Crime/100K 1,142 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$97,250 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$419,100 home value, $1,333/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
374 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.9% bachelor's degree or higher

South Deerfield, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$97,250
29% above
$58,837 per capita
Home Value
$419,100
49% above
Zillow: $438,550
Median Rent
$1,333/mo
15% above
19.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
374/100K
2% below
1,142/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.9%
27% above
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.0%
22% below
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
246 sunny days/yr

How South Deerfield Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
129%
Home Value
149%
Rent
115%
Poverty
25%
Bachelor's
127%
Unemployment
103%
Crime
98%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Deerfield a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Deerfield residents earn a median household income of $97,250 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,837. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% 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 South Deerfield is $419,100 , 49% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $438,550. Median rent is $1,333/month, with 19.1% 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 1946.

Safety & Crime

South Deerfield 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

42.9% of adults in South Deerfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% above the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Deerfield has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population1,822
Median Age56.2 yrs
Density578/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$97,250
Per Capita$58,837
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$3,704M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043

Housing

A
Home Value$419,100
Rent$1,333
Ownership68.0%
Zillow$438,550
Housing Units1,031
Rent Burden19.1%

Crime

F
Violent374/100K
Property1,142/100K

Health

Obesity25.0%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,666/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation716 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+42.9%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+22.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 30% / D 67%
Commute13 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries30

Did You Know?

The median home in South Deerfield was built in 1946.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Westfield-Barnes Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% 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.