Chicopee, MA

Chicopee, Massachusetts is a vibrant city located in Hampden County. It has a population of roughly 55,000 and is part of the Springfield Metropolitan Area. The city is home to a number of attractions including Chicopee State Park, which offers an array of outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing. Chicopee is also known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse economy, with major industries including healthcare, manufacturing, retailing and education. With its well-regarded schools, attractive housing options and convenient location near major cities like Boston and Hartford, it's no wonder that Chicopee continues to be a popular place to live and visit. Mid-sized city - Southwest Massachusetts, on the Connecticut River, 6 miles north of the Connecticut border.

State: Massachusetts
County: Hampden County
Metro Area: Springfield Metro Area
City: Chicopee

Zip Codes: 01020 01013 01022
Cost of Living: -3.8% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 179 ft above sea level

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What Bert Has To Say About Springfield Metro Area

Springfield, once a major center of industrial innovation, is the state’s third-largest city and a regional health, retail and financial center. Locals are credited with development of the Springfield Rifle, the 1895 Duryea motorcar, and basketball (thanks to Dr. James Naismith, in 1891. Some credit the motorcycle to area inventors and the early Indian Manufacturing Company. At one time that area was a significant manufacturing center, but most has left the area (including most recently a forge that made Craftsman tools).

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Chicopee is 8.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Chicopee jobs have increased by 3.6%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Chicopee's cost of living is 3.8% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Chicopee's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, June and July are the most pleasant months in Chicopee, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Hampden county remained very strongly Democratic, 57.7% to 40.0%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Chicopee's population is 55,636 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 1.1%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 19.1 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Chicopee is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 7.9%.

SCHOOLS

Chicopee public schools spend $13,722 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 12.6 students per teacher in Chicopee. More Education

Chicopee Rankings

#4	Best Green Cities
#6	Best Cities for Teleworking - Small Metro Areas
#9	America’s Best (and Worst) Cities for Dating
#12	Most Competitive Private Colleges
#17	The Most Single Cities

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Housing Market in Chicopee

It's a good time to buy in Chicopee. Home Appreciation is up 7.9% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Chicopee is .

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ZIP CODES IN CHICOPEE, MA

01020 01013 01022

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