West Springfield Town, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampden County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
28,635 Population 1,712/sq mi density
$70,401 Median Income $41,433 per capita
$307,900 Home Value $317,585 Zillow
$1,121 Median Rent 31.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$70,401 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$307,900 home value, $1,121/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.9% bachelor's degree or higher

West Springfield Town, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,401
6% below
$41,433 per capita
Home Value
$307,900
9% above
Zillow: $317,585
Median Rent
$1,121/mo
4% below
31.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.9%
4% above
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
3% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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)

Income
94%
Home Value
109%
Rent
96%
Poverty
54%
Bachelor's
104%
Unemployment
156%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Springfield Town a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 5.6% (56% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population28,635
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density1,712/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born18.1%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,401
Per Capita$41,433
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$30,598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208

Housing

A
Home Value$307,900
Rent$1,121
Ownership58.5%
Zillow$317,585
Housing Units13,168
Rent Burden31.8%

Health

Obesity33.2%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,992/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation241 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.9%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+14.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute19 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations25
Libraries33

Did You Know?

West Springfield Town was founded in 1660.
The median home in West Springfield Town was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Westfield-Barnes Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
18.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 907 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.