Best Places to Live in Hampden County, Massachusetts

Hampden County lies in central Massachusetts and serves up a wealth captivating attractions ranging from skiing down slopes at Berkshire East Mountain Resort to simply enjoying some quality beach time by Long Pond Lake offering great facilities swimming pool & playground making it ideal place families looking fun days out. Hampden is also full captivating small towns including Westfield famous for its grand Town Hall built back 1892 plus there plenty eateries/cafes serving up fresh local produce. Outdoor enthusiasts should also not miss out on visiting popular campsites hosted near Agawam River providing plenty opportunities explore local natural gems. Mid-sized city - Southwest Massachusetts, on the Connecticut River, 6 miles north of the Connecticut border.

State: Massachusetts
County: Hampden County
Metro Area: Springfield
City: Springfield, Chicopee, 29 total

Zip Codes: 01085, 01040, 01020, 01109, 01108, 01089, 01104, 01013, 01056, 01001, 38 total
Cost of Living: -3.8% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 179 ft above sea level

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Nearby mountains
Museums
Cost of living

Cons
Economy
Entertainment
Violent crime

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 Hampden County is 8.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Hampden County jobs have increased by 3.6%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

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

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Hampden County, 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

Hampden County's population is 466,265 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 1.5%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 22.6 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Hampden County is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 10.0%.

SCHOOLS

Hampden County public schools spend $17,041 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 52 students per teacher in Hampden County. More Education

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Housing Market in hampden

It's a good time to buy in Hampden. Home Appreciation is up 10.0% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Hampden is .

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ZIP CODES IN HAMPDEN COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS

01085, 01040, 01020, 01109, 01108, 01089, 01104, 01013, 01056, 01001, 38 total

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