Cheshire, MA
Maps & Population Facts

Population
3,169
Population Density
118
Labor Participaton
64.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
21.1%
Median Household Income
$61,512
Median Individual Income
$36,738
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$47,319

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$192,600
Median Gross Rent
$923
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,354
Housing Units
1,596
People who reside in Cheshire live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
79%
Apt, Condo, Other
21%
Analysis

Income

Households in Cheshire earn more money than the national median income, averaging 2% higher per household.

Housing

Cheshire has a median house price of $192,600. The cost of homeownership is slightly less than most areas. The cost of renting in Cheshire is 9% less than the national average.

Percent
Renter Occupied Households 38%
New Construction (Built after 2000) 8%

Demographics

The median age in Cheshire is 48. Cheshire has a population that is significantly older than in comparison to the US median age.

Cheshire ranks in the lowest of the nation for having an educated population and has significantly less college graduates per resident than most areas.

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Cheshire Massachusetts USA
Median Property Value 192,600 385,400 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,354 2,108 1,513
Median Gross Rent 923 1,208 1,012
Property Vacancy 12.0% 10.0% 12.6%
% Renters 19% 38% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 118 885 93
Personal Comparison
Cheshire Massachusetts USA
Median Household Income 61,512 77,385 60,336
Median Individual Income 36,738 41,700 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 47,319 60,923 46,881
Median Age 48.2 39.5 38.1
Labor Participation 64.8% 67.8% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 21.1% 43.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

Cheshire, MA
118
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Cheshire 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