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West Springfield Town, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampden County County
West Springfield Town, MA
At a Glance
How West Springfield Town Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Springfield Town's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Springfield Town a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Springfield Town residents earn a median household income of $70,401 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,433. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% 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 West Springfield Town is $307,900 , 9% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $317,585. Median rent is $1,121/month, with 31.8% 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 1962.
Safety & Crime
West Springfield Town reports 482 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,385/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
34.9% of adults in West Springfield Town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above the national average). 91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Springfield Town 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.