What are the schools like in Longmeadow, MA?

Longmeadow is served primarily by Longmeadow. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.5:1.

What is the median household income in Longmeadow?

The median household income in Longmeadow, MA is $138,218 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.5%.

What is the weather like in Longmeadow, MA?

Longmeadow has an average high temperature of 35.3°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 51.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Longmeadow, MA affordable or expensive?

Longmeadow's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Longmeadow is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $409,600 and the median rent is $1,760 per month.

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

Longmeadow has a violent crime rate of 94.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 591.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Longmeadow, MA a Good Place to Live?

Longmeadow is a small city of 15,789 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $138,218 and a 6.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Longmeadow 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, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Longmeadow is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Longmeadow 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

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

Metric	Longmeadow, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$409,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,760	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$138,218	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Longmeadow's violent crime rate is 94.5 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

94.5 /100k

Property Crime

591.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Longmeadow is served primarily by Longmeadow. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Longmeadow, MA	National Avg
School District	Longmeadow	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	63.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Longmeadow sees average highs of 35.3°F in January and 85.2°F in July, with 50.2 inches of annual precipitation and 51.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Longmeadow, MA
Average High — January	35.3°F
Average High — July	85.2°F
Annual Precipitation	50.2"
Annual Snowfall	51.7"

Demographics

Metric	Longmeadow, MA	National Avg
Population	15,789	—
Median Age	44.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.2%	18.9%
Asian	5.9%	6.3%
Under 18	24.1%	22.2%
65 and over	22.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sherwood Manor, CT 3 mi Thompsonville, CT 4 mi Hazardville, CT 4 mi Agawam Town, MA 4 mi Springfield, MA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Longmeadow

Longmeadow, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01106

Longmeadow vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Longmeadow, MA affordable or expensive?

Longmeadow's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Longmeadow roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $409,600 and median rent is $1,760/month.

What is the crime rate in Longmeadow, MA?

Longmeadow's violent crime rate is 94.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 591.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Longmeadow?

Public schools in Longmeadow are operated by Longmeadow. The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 63.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Longmeadow, MA a good place to live?

Longmeadow, MA has a population of 15,789, a median household income of $138,218, and an unemployment rate of 6.5%. 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 Longmeadow?

Longmeadow averages 35.3°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.2 inches with about 51.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Longmeadow?

Longmeadow, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01106.

What is the population of Longmeadow?

The population of Longmeadow, Massachusetts is 15,789 with a median age of 44.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Longmeadow?

Key numbers for living in Longmeadow: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $409,600, median household income $138,218, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Longmeadow side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.