What are the schools like in Russell, MA?

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

What is the median household income in Russell?

The median household income in Russell, MA is $103,906 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 Russell, MA?

Russell has an average high temperature of 34.8°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 77.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Russell, MA affordable or expensive?

Russell's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Russell is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $247,900 and the median rent is $864 per month.

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

Russell has a violent crime rate of 181.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 241.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Russell, MA a Good Place to Live?

Russell is a small town of 573 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $103,906 . Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Russell stands out for lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Russell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Russell 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

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

Metric	Russell, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$247,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$864	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$103,906	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Russell's violent crime rate is 181.1 per 100,000 residents — 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

181.1 /100k

Property Crime

241.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Russell, 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	28.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Russell sees average highs of 34.8°F in January and 84.9°F in July, with 52.8 inches of annual precipitation and 77.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Russell, MA
Average High — January	34.8°F
Average High — July	84.9°F
Annual Precipitation	52.8"
Annual Snowfall	77.1"

Demographics

Metric	Russell, MA	National Avg
Population	573	—
Median Age	45.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	9.1%	22.2%
65 and over	16.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Huntington, MA 3 mi Blandford, MA 4 mi Westfield, MA 7 mi Chester, MA 8 mi Easthampton Town, MA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Russell

Russell, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01071

Russell vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Russell, MA affordable or expensive?

Russell's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Russell roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $247,900 and median rent is $864/month.

What is the crime rate in Russell, MA?

Russell's violent crime rate is 181.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 241.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Russell?

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

Is Russell, MA a good place to live?

Russell, MA has a population of 573, a median household income of $103,906, 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 Russell?

Russell averages 34.8°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.8 inches with about 77.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Russell?

Russell, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01071.

What is the population of Russell?

The population of Russell, Massachusetts is 573 with a median age of 45.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Russell?

Key numbers for living in Russell: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $247,900, median household income $103,906, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Russell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.