West Springfield, MA
Maps & Population Facts
Population
28,671
Population Density
1,714
Labor Participaton
67.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
31.1%
Median Household Income
$51,735
Median Individual Income
$31,820
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$48,125
Housing Estimates
Median House Value
$213,800
Median Gross Rent
$849
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,638
Housing Units
12,446
People who reside in West Springfield live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
53%
Apt, Condo, Other
47%
Analysis
Income
Households in West Springfield earn less money than the national median income, averaging 14% less per household.
Housing
West Springfield has a median house price of $213,800. The cost of homeownership is comparable with other areas. The cost of renting in West Springfield is 16% less than the national average.
| Percent | |
|---|---|
| Renter Occupied Households | 38% |
| New Construction (Built after 2000) | 3% |
Demographics
The median age in West Springfield is 39. The age of the general population in West Springfield is comparable with with the national average.
West Springfield ranks average for having an educated population. The percent of residents who have a college degree is comparable with other areas.
Housing Data
Housing Comparison
| West Springfield | Massachusetts | USA | |
| Median Property Value | 213,800 | 385,400 | 217,600 |
| Median Mortgage Payment | 1,638 | 2,108 | 1,513 |
| Median Gross Rent | 849 | 1,208 | 1,012 |
| Property Vacancy | 3.8% | 10.0% | 12.6% |
| % Renters | 41% | 38% | 36% |
| Residents per Sq. Mi. | 1,714 | 885 | 93 |
Personal Comparison
| West Springfield | Massachusetts | USA | |
| Median Household Income | 51,735 | 77,385 | 60,336 |
| Median Individual Income | 31,820 | 41,700 | 33,646 |
| Median Income (Full-Time) | 48,125 | 60,923 | 46,881 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 39.5 | 38.1 |
| Labor Participation | 67.0% | 67.8% | 62.8% |
| Attained College Degree | 31.1% | 43.4% | 32.0% |
Population Density Analysis
West Springfield, MA
1,714
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of West Springfield is comparable to that of a Suburban 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 +