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South Deerfield is a small town of 1,953 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $81,577
and a 5.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
South Deerfield stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether South Deerfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All South 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
South Deerfield's overall cost of living index is 98.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in South Deerfield costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
South Deerfield, MA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$436,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,271
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$81,577
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
South Deerfield's violent crime rate is 232.3 per 100,000 residents
— 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
232.3 /100k
Property Crime
645.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
South Deerfield is served primarily by Conway.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
South Deerfield, MA
National Avg
School District
Conway
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
7.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
38.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
South Deerfield sees average highs of 30.2°F in January
and 83.0°F in July,
with 49.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 45.7 inches of snow per year.
South Deerfield's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes South Deerfield roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $436,800 and median rent is $1,271/month.
South Deerfield's violent crime rate is 232.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 645.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in South Deerfield are operated by Conway.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.9:1. 38.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
South Deerfield, MA has a population of 1,953, a median household income of $81,577, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
South Deerfield averages 30.2°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.3 inches
with about 45.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
South Deerfield, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01373.
The population of South Deerfield, Massachusetts is 1,953 with a median age of 51.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in South Deerfield: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $436,800, median household income $81,577, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Deerfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
