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West springfield, MA

West springfield, MA.

Population: 28,772 (Census ACS)

The median home value in West springfield, MA is $370,511 — up 4.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $457,700 after a median 20 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,648/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$370,511

Median home value

+4.5%

1-year change

20

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$370,511
1-year appreciation
+4.5%
3-year appreciation
+15.2%
5-year appreciation
+30.4%
10-year appreciation
+73.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$370,511
House Price Index (state)
467.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$457,700
Median list price
$425,000
Median price per sqft
$189
1-year sale-price change
+19.3%
Median days on market
20 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
43
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.3%
New listings (monthly)
20

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,648/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,278/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,597/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,044/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,658/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,067/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Hampden Charter School of Science West (District), West Springfield
Schools include
Hampden Charter School of Science West, Philip G Coburn, West Springfield Middle, John R Fausey, Memorial

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
32.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
PSC Resources (15.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
61.5 in
Annual snowfall
34.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
220
Days with Moderate air quality
139
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
153

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
61,724
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
61,038

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Springfield Armory National Historic Site (2 mi)
National parks include
Springfield Armory National Historic Site, New England National Scenic Trail, Coltsville National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (BAF) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (BAF) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, HOLYOKE MEDICAL CENTER, MIRAVISTA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,085 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,958
Housing built before 1970
65.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.2%
Median annual property tax
$4,380
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
68.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
170,676
Average weekly wage
$1,136
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
201

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

West springfieldState medianUS median
Median home value$370,511$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$457,700$585,000$325,000
Median days on market20 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$1,648/mo$2,768/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,380$5,436$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in West springfield, MA?
$370,511.
What is the median sale price in West springfield, MA?
$457,700.
How long do homes take to sell in West springfield, MA?
Median days on market: 20 days.
What is typical rent in West springfield, MA?
Typical rent: $1,648/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in West springfield, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind, coldWave.
Is West springfield, MA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in West springfield, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 17% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in West springfield, MA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near West springfield, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve West springfield, MA?
10 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is West springfield, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in West springfield, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in West springfield, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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