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Ludlow
  • Suburb of Springfield, MA
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Springfield

Ludlow

#9 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Hampden County
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Ludlow is a suburb of Springfield with a population of 21,050. Ludlow is in Hampden County. Living in Ludlow offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Ludlow there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Ludlow and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Ludlow are above average.
    About Ludlow...
    Population
    21,050
    Suburb of
    Springfield
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $247,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,078
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      26%
    • Own
      74%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      164.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      9.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      89.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      586.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      52
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      34%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      11%
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    Working in Ludlow

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $72,563
    National
    $69,021
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