West Springfield Town, MA
Demographics And Statistics

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Living in West Springfield Town, Massachusetts

Life in West Springfield Town research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in West Springfield Town over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of West Springfield Town based on the most recently available data.

28,772 Population
$375,602 Median home value
$69,371 Median income
116 Cost of living +16% vs US
$1,144 Median rent
6.0% Unemployment
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West Springfield Town SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 7/10
Housing 8/10
Affordability 6/10
Diversity 8/10
SafetyN/A
Amenities 8.5/10
Education 8/10
Commute 9/10

Cost of living in West Springfield Town summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in West Springfield Town. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in West Springfield Town is 116 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in West Springfield Town is 1.2x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in West Springfield Town is $375,602.

  • The median income in West Springfield Town is $69,371.

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West Springfield Town's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
West Springfield Town
US

Cost Of Living In West Springfield Town Comparison Table

Living Expense West Springfield Town Massachusetts National Average
Overall 116 130 100
Services 108 110 100
Groceries 114 115 100
Health 120 168 100
Housing 115 117 100
Transportation 118 115 100
Utilities 120 114 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

West Springfield Town, MA Weather

  • The average high in West Springfield Town is 60.0° and the average low is 39.3°.

  • There are 70.8 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 45.7 inches of precipitation each year with 45.8 inches of snow.

StatWest Springfield Town
Average Annual High60.0
Average Annual Low39.3
Annual Precipitation Days70.8
Average Annual Precipitation45.7
Average Annual Snowfall45.8
60.0°
Average High
70.8
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

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West Springfield Town Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in West Springfield Town

The current population in West Springfield Town is 28,772. The population has increased 1.7% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 28,772 0.5%
2023 28,635 -0.4%
2022 28,755 -0.2%
2021 28,814 1.0%
2020 28,527 -0.3%
2019 28,609 -0.2%
2018 28,666 -0.0%
2017 28,671 0.3%
2016 28,575 -0.1%
2015 28,600 0.2%
2014 28,554 0.2%
2013 28,498 0.3%
2012 28,411 0.3%
2011 28,320 0.1%
2010 28,287 -

Race / Ethnicity in West Springfield Town

White 71.4% (20,541)
African American 3.8% (1,096)
American Indian 0.1% (20)
Asian 7.3% (2,109)
Hawaiian 0.0% (0)
Other 0.8% (239)
Two Or More 2.9% (828)
Hispanic 13.7% (3,939)
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West Springfield Town is:

  • 71.4% White with 20,541 White residents.

  • 3.8% African American with 1,096 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 20 American Indian residents.

  • 7.3% Asian with 2,109 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.8% Other with 239 Other residents.

  • 2.9% Two Or More with 828 Two Or More residents.

  • 13.7% Hispanic with 3,939 Hispanic residents.

Race West Springfield Town MA USA
White 71.4% 66.6% 57.4%
African American 3.8% 6.4% 11.9%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 7.3% 7.3% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.8% 1.2% 0.6%
Two Or More 2.9% 5.1% 4.3%
Hispanic 13.7% 13.3% 19.3%

Gender in West Springfield Town

Female 51.7% (14,875)
Male 48.3% (13,896)
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  • West Springfield Town is 51.7% female with 14,875 female residents.

  • West Springfield Town is 48.3% male with 13,896 male residents.

Gender West Springfield Town MA USA
Female 51.7% 51.1% 50.5%
Male 48.3% 48.9% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in West Springfield Town for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 5.0% (1,438)
9-12th Grade 5.0% (1,438)
High School / GED 27.0% (7,768)
Some College 18.0% (5,178)
Associate's Degree 10.0% (2,877)
Bachelor's Degree 20.0% (5,754)
Master's Degree 12.0% (3,452)
Professional Degree 2.0% (575)
Doctorate Degree 1.0% (287)
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  • 5.0% of adults in West Springfield Town completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in West Springfield Town completed 9-12th grade.

  • 27.0% of adults in West Springfield Town completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in West Springfield Town completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in West Springfield Town completed associate's degree.

  • 20.0% of adults in West Springfield Town completed bachelor's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in West Springfield Town completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in West Springfield Town completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in West Springfield Town completed doctorate degree.

Education West Springfield Town MA USA
< 9th Grade 5.0% 6.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 5.0% 4.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 27.0% 23.0% 26.0%
Some College 18.0% 14.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 10.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 20.0% 25.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 12.0% 15.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 3.0% 2.0%

Household Income For West Springfield Town, Massachusetts

Less than $10,000 6.3% (181,237)
$10,000 to $14,999 3.7% (107,115)
$15,000 to $24,999 7.3% (211,066)
$25,000 to $34,999 5.4% (156,153)
$35,000 to $49,999 16.5% (473,431)
$50,000 to $74,999 13.6% (391,852)
$75,000 to $99,999 11.2% (322,701)
$100,000 to $149,999 19.6% (564,728)
$150,000 to $199,999 7.3% (211,066)
$200,000 or more 9.0% (257,845)
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  • 6.3% of households in West Springfield Town earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.7% of households in West Springfield Town earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.3% of households in West Springfield Town earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.4% of households in West Springfield Town earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 16.5% of households in West Springfield Town earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 13.6% of households in West Springfield Town earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.2% of households in West Springfield Town earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.6% of households in West Springfield Town earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.3% of households in West Springfield Town earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 9.0% of households in West Springfield Town earn $200,000 or more.

Income West Springfield Town MA USA
Less than $10,000 6.3% 4.4% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.7% 3.3% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.3% 5.5% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.4% 5.0% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.5% 7.5% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.6% 12.0% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.2% 10.7% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.6% 17.5% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.3% 11.9% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 9.0% 22.3% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)