What are the schools like in Hatfield, MA?

Hatfield is served primarily by Hatfield. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.5:1.

What is the median household income in Hatfield?

The median household income in Hatfield, MA is $99,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.

What is the weather like in Hatfield, MA?

Hatfield has an average high temperature of 34.0°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Hatfield, MA affordable or expensive?

Hatfield's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hatfield is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $451,900 and the median rent is $944 per month.

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

Hatfield has a violent crime rate of 60.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 120.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hatfield, MA a Good Place to Live?

Hatfield is a small town of 1,331 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $99,500 and a 1.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Hatfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hatfield 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

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

Metric	Hatfield, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$451,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$944	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$99,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hatfield's violent crime rate is 60.4 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

60.4 /100k

Property Crime

120.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hatfield is served primarily by Hatfield. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hatfield, MA	National Avg
School District	Hatfield	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	46.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hatfield sees average highs of 34.0°F in January and 83.1°F in July, with 46.6 inches of annual precipitation and 36.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hatfield, MA
Average High — January	34.0°F
Average High — July	83.1°F
Annual Precipitation	46.6"
Annual Snowfall	36.5"

Demographics

Metric	Hatfield, MA	National Avg
Population	1,331	—
Median Age	56.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	13.4%	22.2%
65 and over	30.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Northampton, MA 5 mi Amherst Town, MA 5 mi South Deerfield, MA 8 mi Easthampton Town, MA 8 mi Granby, MA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Hatfield

Hatfield, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01038

Hatfield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hatfield, MA affordable or expensive?

Hatfield's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hatfield roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $451,900 and median rent is $944/month.

What is the crime rate in Hatfield, MA?

Hatfield's violent crime rate is 60.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 120.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hatfield?

Public schools in Hatfield are operated by Hatfield. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.5:1. 46.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hatfield, MA a good place to live?

Hatfield, MA has a population of 1,331, a median household income of $99,500, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%. 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 Hatfield?

Hatfield averages 34.0°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.6 inches with about 36.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hatfield?

Hatfield, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01038.

What is the population of Hatfield?

The population of Hatfield, Massachusetts is 1,331 with a median age of 56.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hatfield?

Key numbers for living in Hatfield: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $451,900, median household income $99,500, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hatfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.