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Is West Springfield Town, MA a Good Place to Live?
West Springfield Town is a small city of 28,755 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $67,297
and a 5.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
West Springfield Town stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether West Springfield Town is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All West Springfield Town 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
West Springfield Town's overall cost of living index is 98.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in West Springfield Town costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
West Springfield Town, MA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$294,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,038
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$67,297
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
West Springfield Town's violent crime rate is 415.3 per 100,000 residents
— 9% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
415.3 /100k
Property Crime
3173.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
West Springfield Town is served primarily by West Springfield.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
West Springfield Town, MA
National Avg
School District
West Springfield
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Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
36.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
West Springfield Town sees average highs of 34.8°F in January
and 84.9°F in July,
with 50.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 51.7 inches of snow per year.
West Springfield Town's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes West Springfield Town roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $294,400 and median rent is $1,038/month.
West Springfield Town's violent crime rate is 415.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3173.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in West Springfield Town are operated by West Springfield.
The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1. 36.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
West Springfield Town, MA has a population of 28,755, a median household income of $67,297, 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.
West Springfield Town averages 34.8°F in January and 84.9°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).
West Springfield Town, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01089.
The population of West Springfield Town, Massachusetts is 28,755 with a median age of 38.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in West Springfield Town: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $294,400, median household income $67,297, crime index 126 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Springfield Town side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
