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South Hadley
  • Suburb of Springfield, MA
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Springfield

South Hadley

#7 in Best Places to Live in Springfield, MA Area
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    South Hadley is a suburb of Springfield with a population of 18,051. South Hadley is in Hampshire County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in South Hadley offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In South Hadley there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in South Hadley and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in South Hadley are above average.
    About South Hadley...
    Population
    18,051
    Suburb of
    Springfield
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $275,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,025
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      22%
    • Own
      78%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      171.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      40
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      359.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      827.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      193
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      7%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      19%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      22%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      23%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      24%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in South Hadley

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $82,278
    National
    $69,021
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