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Southwood Acres
  • Suburb in Connecticut
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Springfield

Southwood Acres

#7 in Best Places to Buy a House in Springfield, MA Area
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Southwood Acres is a suburb of Springfield with a population of 7,875. Southwood Acres is in Hartford County. Living in Southwood Acres offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Southwood Acres and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Southwood Acres are above average.
    About Southwood Acres...
    Population
    7,875
    Suburb of
    Springfield
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $209,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,436
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      11%
    • Own
      89%
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    Crime & Safety

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

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Southwood Acres

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $98,083
    National
    $69,021
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