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 +

Demographics