Belchertown, MA
Maps & Population Facts
Population
14,906
Population Density
283
Labor Participaton
73.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
44.6%
Median Household Income
$86,165
Median Individual Income
$44,243
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$59,313
Housing Estimates
Median House Value
$263,900
Median Gross Rent
$970
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,746
Housing Units
5,984
People who reside in Belchertown live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
76%
Apt, Condo, Other
24%
Analysis
Income
Households in Belchertown earn significantly more money than the national median income, averaging 43% higher per household.
Housing
Belchertown has a median house price of $263,900. The cost of homeownership is slightly higher than most areas. The cost of renting in Belchertown is 4% less than the national average.
| Percent | |
|---|---|
| Renter Occupied Households | 38% |
| New Construction (Built after 2000) | 17% |
Demographics
The median age in Belchertown is 44. Belchertown has a population that is significantly older than in comparison to the US median age.
Belchertown ranks in the highest of the nation for having an educated population with more college graduates per resident than most areas.
Housing Data
Housing Comparison
| Belchertown | Massachusetts | USA | |
| Median Property Value | 263,900 | 385,400 | 217,600 |
| Median Mortgage Payment | 1,746 | 2,108 | 1,513 |
| Median Gross Rent | 970 | 1,208 | 1,012 |
| Property Vacancy | 7.1% | 10.0% | 12.6% |
| % Renters | 20% | 38% | 36% |
| Residents per Sq. Mi. | 283 | 885 | 93 |
Personal Comparison
| Belchertown | Massachusetts | USA | |
| Median Household Income | 86,165 | 77,385 | 60,336 |
| Median Individual Income | 44,243 | 41,700 | 33,646 |
| Median Income (Full-Time) | 59,313 | 60,923 | 46,881 |
| Median Age | 43.8 | 39.5 | 38.1 |
| Labor Participation | 73.5% | 67.8% | 62.8% |
| Attained College Degree | 44.6% | 43.4% | 32.0% |
Population Density Analysis
Belchertown, MA
283
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Belchertown is comparable to that of a Rural Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +