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Monson
  • Suburb of Springfield, MA
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Springfield

Monson

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    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Monson is a suburb of Springfield with a population of 8,210. Monson is in Hampden County. Living in Monson offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Monson there are a lot of parks. Residents of Monson tend to have moderate political views.
    About Monson...
    Population
    8,210
    Suburb of
    Springfield
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $261,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $854
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      17%
    • Own
      83%
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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
      214.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      45.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      22.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      146.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      158.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      79.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      7%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      8%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      19%
    • 65+ years
      23%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      35%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in Monson

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $72,305
    National
    $69,021
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