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Cost of Living in West Springfield Town, MA

Population 28,772 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,144
Median home value$321,500
Median household income$69,371

The median rent in West Springfield Town, MA is $1,144/month, 35% lower than the Massachusetts median and 19% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $321,500, 3% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $69,371 a year, 33% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 19.8%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $45,760/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.6×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,626/mo

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West Springfield Town vs. Massachusetts vs. U.S.

West Springfield TownMassachusettsU.S.
Median rent$1,144$1,762$1,413
Median home value$321,500$562,100$332,700
Median household income$69,371$103,960$80,734
Homeownership rate58.5%62.5%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher34.0%47.3%35.7%
Poverty rate11.9%10.0%12.5%
Unemployment rate6.0%5.2%5.2%
Work from home10.4%18.6%15.1%
Median age40.140.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in West Springfield Town, MA?

The median gross rent in West Springfield Town, MA is $1,144 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in West Springfield Town, MA?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $45,760 a year in gross income.

Is West Springfield Town, MA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 19% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.6 times the median household income.

Other cities in Massachusetts

Boston, MARent $2,147 · Income $97,344Worcester, MARent $1,487 · Income $70,102Springfield, MARent $1,144 · Income $52,656Cambridge, MARent $2,787 · Income $130,748Lowell, MARent $1,625 · Income $78,658Brockton, MARent $1,641 · Income $80,115

Cities with a similar cost of living

Coachella, CARent $1,144 · Income $68,596Grand Junction, CORent $1,142 · Income $70,080Nicholasville, KYRent $1,147 · Income $68,503Albuquerque, NMRent $1,145 · Income $68,317Sierra Vista, AZRent $1,150 · Income $70,291Bartow, FLRent $1,142 · Income $68,178

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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