What are the schools like in Blandford, MA?

School district data for Blandford is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Blandford?

The median household income in Blandford, MA is $90,865 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Blandford, MA?

Blandford has an average high temperature of 33.4°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 77.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Blandford, MA affordable or expensive?

Blandford's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Blandford is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $204,900 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Blandford has a violent crime rate of 476.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1637.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Blandford, MA a Good Place to Live?

Blandford is a small town of 349 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $90,865 . Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Blandford stands out for below-average home prices, a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Blandford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Blandford 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

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

Metric	Blandford, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$204,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	94.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,865	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Blandford's violent crime rate is 476.9 per 100,000 residents — 25% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

476.9 /100k

Property Crime

1637.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Blandford, MA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	36.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Blandford sees average highs of 33.4°F in January and 83.8°F in July, with 52.4 inches of annual precipitation and 77.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Blandford, MA
Average High — January	33.4°F
Average High — July	83.8°F
Annual Precipitation	52.4"
Annual Snowfall	77.1"

Demographics

Metric	Blandford, MA	National Avg
Population	349	—
Median Age	48.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	14.9%	22.2%
65 and over	19.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Russell, MA 4 mi Huntington, MA 5 mi Chester, MA 8 mi Westfield, MA 9 mi North Granby, CT 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Blandford

Blandford, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01008

Blandford vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blandford, MA affordable or expensive?

Blandford's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Blandford roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $204,900 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Blandford, MA?

Blandford's violent crime rate is 476.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1637.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Blandford?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Blandford, MA a good place to live?

Blandford, MA has a population of 349, a median household income of $90,865, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Blandford?

Blandford averages 33.4°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.4 inches with about 77.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Blandford?

Blandford, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01008.

What is the population of Blandford?

The population of Blandford, Massachusetts is 349 with a median age of 48.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Blandford?

Key numbers for living in Blandford: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $204,900, median household income $90,865, crime index 106 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Blandford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.