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West Springfield
  • Suburb of Springfield, MA
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Springfield

West Springfield

#4 in Best Places to Live in Hampden County
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    West Springfield is a suburb of Springfield with a population of 28,814. West Springfield is in Hampden County. Living in West Springfield offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In West Springfield there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in West Springfield and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in West Springfield are above average.
    About West Springfield...
    Population
    28,814
    Suburb of
    Springfield
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $251,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $949
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      44%
    • Own
      56%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      400.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      101.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      80.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      230.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,506.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      256.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in West Springfield

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $60,023
    National
    $69,021
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