What are the schools like in Chicopee, MA?

Chicopee is served primarily by Chicopee. The district operates 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.7:1.

What is the median household income in Chicopee?

The median household income in Chicopee, MA is $63,866 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.1%.

What is the weather like in Chicopee, MA?

Chicopee has an average high temperature of 34.8°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 47.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Chicopee, MA affordable or expensive?

Chicopee's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Chicopee is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $230,700 and the median rent is $1,058 per month.

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

Chicopee has a violent crime rate of 566.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1760.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Chicopee, MA a Good Place to Live?

Chicopee is a mid-sized city of 55,441 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $63,866 and a 6.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Chicopee stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Chicopee is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Chicopee 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

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

Metric	Chicopee, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$230,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,058	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	59.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,866	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Chicopee's violent crime rate is 566.6 per 100,000 residents — 49% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

566.6 /100k

Property Crime

1760.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Chicopee is served primarily by Chicopee. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Chicopee, MA	National Avg
School District	Chicopee	—
Elementary Schools	9	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Chicopee sees average highs of 34.8°F in January and 84.9°F in July, with 50.3 inches of annual precipitation and 47.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Chicopee, MA
Average High — January	34.8°F
Average High — July	84.9°F
Annual Precipitation	50.3"
Annual Snowfall	47.5"

Demographics

Metric	Chicopee, MA	National Avg
Population	55,441	—
Median Age	41.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13.6%	18.9%
Asian	2.2%	6.3%
Under 18	19.3%	22.2%
65 and over	18.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Holyoke, MA 4 mi Springfield, MA 5 mi West Springfield Town, MA 5 mi Granby, MA 6 mi Wilbraham, MA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Chicopee

Chicopee, MA is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

01020 01013 01022

Chicopee vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chicopee, MA affordable or expensive?

Chicopee's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Chicopee roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $230,700 and median rent is $1,058/month.

What is the crime rate in Chicopee, MA?

Chicopee's violent crime rate is 566.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1760.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Chicopee?

Public schools in Chicopee are operated by Chicopee. The district has 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Chicopee, MA a good place to live?

Chicopee, MA has a population of 55,441, a median household income of $63,866, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%. 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 Chicopee?

Chicopee averages 34.8°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.3 inches with about 47.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Chicopee?

Chicopee, MA is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 01020, 01013, 01022.

What is the population of Chicopee?

The population of Chicopee, Massachusetts is 55,441 with a median age of 41.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Chicopee?

Key numbers for living in Chicopee: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $230,700, median household income $63,866, crime index 123 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chicopee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.