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West Springfield Town, MA

Census place 2577890 · pop 28,772

D−45/ 100
🫤 Rough
D−
in MA
📍 Massachusetts ranks #34 of 50 states →
🏆 Uninsured6.4% · top 18%
🚽 Jobs4.8% · bottom 15%
💡 Did you know?

Home of the Eastern States Exposition, "The Big E" — the largest agricultural fair in the northeastern United States.

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Taxes
1.36% property · US 0.99%6.25% sales · US 7.00%up to 9.00% income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

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The breakdown — worst first

Unemployment rateCounty-level4.8%15

U.S. median 3.6% · worse than most cities

4.8% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Poor mental health18.6%28

U.S. median 17.4% · worse than most cities

18.6% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Violent crime rate327/100k31

U.S. median 152/100k · worse than most cities

327 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.

Property-tax burden1.36%32

U.S. median 0.99% · worse than most cities

1.36% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Population growth (5yr)+0.6%33

U.S. median +2.4% · worse than most cities

+0.6% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Homeownership58.5%34

U.S. median 67.2% · worse than most cities

58.5% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Adult smoking14.8%35

U.S. median 14.6% · worse than most cities

14.8% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Income inequality0.4537

U.S. median 0.43 · worse than most cities

Gini 0.45 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Physical inactivity27.4%37

U.S. median 26.5% · worse than most cities

27.4% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Property crime rate1655/100k38

U.S. median 964/100k · worse than most cities

1655 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Broadband access90.1%39

U.S. median 90.0% · worse than most cities

90.1% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Housing cost$321,50042

U.S. median $214,900 · worse than most cities

$321,500 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Median household income$69,37143

U.S. median $67,857 · worse than most cities

$69,371 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Poverty rate11.9%48

U.S. median 12.1% · worse than most cities

11.9% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level2 days51

U.S. median 1 days · better than most cities

2 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Bachelor's degree or higher34.0%58

U.S. median 24.3% · better than most cities

34.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Natural disaster riskCounty-level84/10058

U.S. median 77/100 · better than most cities

84/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Adult obesity33.3%59

U.S. median 36.5% · better than most cities

33.3% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Commute time19 min79

U.S. median 24 min · better than most cities

19 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.

Air quality (AQI)County-level37 AQI81

U.S. median 42 AQI · better than most cities

37 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Uninsured adults6.4%82

U.S. median 9.3% · better than most cities

6.4% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Not measured for West Springfield Town: Rent. Not every public source covers every city — EPA air monitors and Zillow rent only reach some places, and national crime data is still being added.

Frequently asked

Is West Springfield Town, MA a good place to live?
By the numbers, West Springfield Town scores 45/100 — a D− (Rough) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 21 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is uninsured adults and its weakest is unemployment rate. Massachusetts overall ranks #34 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
How safe is West Springfield Town, MA?
West Springfield Town reports 327 violent crimes per 100k and 1655 property crimes per 100k — worse than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is West Springfield Town, MA expensive to live in?
West Springfield Town has a median home value of $321,500 — pricier than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in West Springfield Town, MA?
Its weakest measured area is unemployment rate (4.8%) — 15/100, worse than most U.S. cities. (A county-level figure.)
What is West Springfield Town, MA best at?
Its strongest measured area is uninsured adults (6.4%) — 82/100, better than most U.S. cities. Fun fact: Home of the Eastern States Exposition, "The Big E" — the largest agricultural fair in the northeastern United States.

Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.