What are the schools like in Wilbraham, MA?

Wilbraham is served primarily by Hampden-Wilbraham. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

What is the median household income in Wilbraham?

The median household income in Wilbraham, MA is $97,891 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Wilbraham, MA?

Wilbraham has an average high temperature of 33.0°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 47.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Wilbraham, MA affordable or expensive?

Wilbraham's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wilbraham is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $342,900 and the median rent is $1,125 per month.

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

Wilbraham has a violent crime rate of 162.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1277.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wilbraham, MA a Good Place to Live?

Wilbraham is a small town of 3,839 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $97,891 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

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

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

All Wilbraham 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

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

Metric	Wilbraham, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$342,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,125	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$97,891	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wilbraham's violent crime rate is 162.2 per 100,000 residents — 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

162.2 /100k

Property Crime

1277.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Wilbraham is served primarily by Hampden-Wilbraham. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wilbraham, MA	National Avg
School District	Hampden-Wilbraham	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	42.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wilbraham sees average highs of 33.0°F in January and 81.8°F in July, with 50.3 inches of annual precipitation and 47.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wilbraham, MA
Average High — January	33.0°F
Average High — July	81.8°F
Annual Precipitation	50.3"
Annual Snowfall	47.5"

Demographics

Metric	Wilbraham, MA	National Avg
Population	3,839	—
Median Age	54.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	4.5%	6.3%
Under 18	17.6%	22.2%
65 and over	31.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Springfield, MA 5 mi Chicopee, MA 7 mi Monson Center, MA 8 mi Palmer Town, MA 8 mi Longmeadow, MA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Wilbraham

Wilbraham, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01095

Wilbraham vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilbraham, MA affordable or expensive?

Wilbraham's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wilbraham roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $342,900 and median rent is $1,125/month.

What is the crime rate in Wilbraham, MA?

Wilbraham's violent crime rate is 162.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1277.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wilbraham?

Public schools in Wilbraham are operated by Hampden-Wilbraham. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 42.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wilbraham, MA a good place to live?

Wilbraham, MA has a population of 3,839, a median household income of $97,891, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Wilbraham?

Wilbraham averages 33.0°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.3 inches with about 47.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wilbraham?

Wilbraham, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01095.

What is the population of Wilbraham?

The population of Wilbraham, Massachusetts is 3,839 with a median age of 54.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wilbraham?

Key numbers for living in Wilbraham: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $342,900, median household income $97,891, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wilbraham side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.