What are the schools like in Deerfield, MA?

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

What is the median household income in Deerfield?

The median household income in Deerfield, MA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.4%.

What is the weather like in Deerfield, MA?

Deerfield has an average high temperature of 33.3°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 45.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Deerfield, MA affordable or expensive?

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

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

Deerfield has a violent crime rate of 307.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 499.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Deerfield, MA a Good Place to Live?

Deerfield is a small town of 486 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of N/A and a 7.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Deerfield stands out for lower-than-average crime, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Deerfield 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

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

Metric	Deerfield, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	33.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Deerfield's violent crime rate is 307.5 per 100,000 residents — 19% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

307.5 /100k

Property Crime

499.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Deerfield, 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	77.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Deerfield sees average highs of 33.3°F in January and 82.7°F in July, with 49.4 inches of annual precipitation and 45.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Deerfield, MA
Average High — January	33.3°F
Average High — July	82.7°F
Annual Precipitation	49.4"
Annual Snowfall	45.7"

Demographics

Metric	Deerfield, MA	National Avg
Population	486	—
Median Age	38.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	6.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	20.2%	22.2%
65 and over	8.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Turners Falls, MA 4 mi Greenfield, MA 5 mi South Deerfield, MA 5 mi Millers Falls, MA 6 mi Shelburne Falls, MA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Deerfield

Deerfield, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01342

Deerfield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deerfield, MA affordable or expensive?

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

What is the crime rate in Deerfield, MA?

Deerfield's violent crime rate is 307.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 499.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Deerfield?

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

Is Deerfield, MA a good place to live?

Deerfield, MA has a population of 486, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 7.4%. 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 Deerfield?

Deerfield averages 33.3°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.4 inches with about 45.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Deerfield?

Deerfield, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01342.

What is the population of Deerfield?

The population of Deerfield, Massachusetts is 486 with a median age of 38.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Deerfield?

Key numbers for living in Deerfield: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Deerfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.