Agawam Town is a small city of 28,606 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $80,809
and a 5.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
Agawam Town stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Agawam Town is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Agawam Town city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 98.4
Agawam Town's overall cost of living index is 98.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Agawam Town costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
Agawam Town, MA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$272,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,218
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$80,809
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Agawam Town's violent crime rate is 287.0 per 100,000 residents
— 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
287.0 /100k
Property Crime
1044.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Agawam Town is served primarily by Agawam.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Agawam Town, MA
National Avg
School District
Agawam
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Agawam Town sees average highs of 34.8°F in January
and 84.9°F in July,
with 50.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 51.7 inches of snow per year.
Agawam Town's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Agawam Town roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $272,100 and median rent is $1,218/month.
Agawam Town's violent crime rate is 287.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1044.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Agawam Town are operated by Agawam.
The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 34.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Agawam Town, MA has a population of 28,606, a median household income of $80,809, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Agawam Town averages 34.8°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.2 inches
with about 51.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Agawam Town, MA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 01030, 01001.
The population of Agawam Town, Massachusetts is 28,606 with a median age of 46.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Agawam Town: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $272,100, median household income $80,809, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Agawam Town side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
