What are the schools like in Belchertown, MA?

Belchertown is served primarily by Belchertown. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.2:1.

What is the median household income in Belchertown?

The median household income in Belchertown, MA is $75,284 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.9%.

What is the weather like in Belchertown, MA?

Belchertown has an average high temperature of 33.0°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 47.5 inches.

Belchertown, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Belchertown, MA affordable or expensive?

Belchertown's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Belchertown is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $305,200 and the median rent is $1,013 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Belchertown, MA?

Belchertown has a violent crime rate of 208.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 521.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Belchertown, MA a Good Place to Live?

Belchertown is a small town of 2,648 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $75,284 and a 0.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Belchertown stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Belchertown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Belchertown 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

Belchertown's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Belchertown costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Belchertown, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$305,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,013	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,284	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Belchertown's violent crime rate is 208.6 per 100,000 residents — 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

208.6 /100k

Property Crime

521.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Belchertown is served primarily by Belchertown. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Belchertown, MA	National Avg
School District	Belchertown	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Belchertown sees average highs of 33.0°F in January and 81.8°F in July, with 47.5 inches of annual precipitation and 47.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Belchertown, MA
Average High — January	33.0°F
Average High — July	81.8°F
Annual Precipitation	47.5"
Annual Snowfall	47.5"

Demographics

Metric	Belchertown, MA	National Avg
Population	2,648	—
Median Age	48.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.7%	6.3%
Under 18	15.7%	22.2%
65 and over	24.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Granby, MA 6 mi Palmer Town, MA 8 mi Ware, MA 8 mi Amherst Town, MA 8 mi West Warren, MA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Belchertown

Belchertown, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01007

Belchertown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belchertown, MA affordable or expensive?

Belchertown's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Belchertown roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $305,200 and median rent is $1,013/month.

What is the crime rate in Belchertown, MA?

Belchertown's violent crime rate is 208.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 521.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Belchertown?

Public schools in Belchertown are operated by Belchertown. The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 39.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Belchertown, MA a good place to live?

Belchertown, MA has a population of 2,648, a median household income of $75,284, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Belchertown?

Belchertown averages 33.0°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.5 inches with about 47.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Belchertown?

Belchertown, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01007.

What is the population of Belchertown?

The population of Belchertown, Massachusetts is 2,648 with a median age of 48.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Belchertown?

Key numbers for living in Belchertown: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $305,200, median household income $75,284, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Belchertown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.