West Springfield, Massachusetts

Population 28,490

West Springfield is located in Hampden County, MA. The population is 28,490, making West Springfield the 6th largest city in Hampden County.

There are 21 public schools in West Springfield with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for West Springfield is moderate , and there are 19 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in West Springfield is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date West Springfield property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near West Springfield include Agawam, Feeding Hills and Chicopee.

West Springfield Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 11.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 59.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 28.8%

Crime Rate

35.59% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 189
  • Violent Crimes: 482
  • Robbery: 52
  • Burglary: 353
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

50.75% Lower than national avg.
  • 19 offenders in West Springfield
  • 6.67 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

290 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 4
  • Registered Polluters: 25
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 261

Unemployment

Moderate 3.9%
  • Massachusetts unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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21 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 21 K-12 public schools in West Springfield, MA and 8 private schools. Homefacts rates West Springfield's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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19 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in West Springfield, MA

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25 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of West Springfield, MA issued 25 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 25 permits, 10 were issued for single family homes and 15 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of West Springfield, MA issued 14 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $707
  • 1 Bedroom: $850
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,065
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,321
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,575

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Environmental Hazards

290 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (340/354)
    West Springfield, MA has 96.05% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    West Springfield, MA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.74 Average
    West Springfield, MA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 25°
  • February 28.83°
  • March 38.6°
  • April 50.02°
  • May 60.05°
  • June 67.7°
  • July 74.28°
  • August 71.1°
  • September 64.58°
  • October 52.32°
  • November 41.27°
  • December 30.93°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for West Springfield, MA

Earthquakes
West Springfield, MA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
West Springfield, MA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
West Springfield, MA has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
West Springfield, MA has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in West Springfield, MA: $50,649

Unemployment

Unemployment in West Springfield is 3.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 40.74%
White Collar - 59.26%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Charlie Baker
  • Sen. Edward J. Markey
  • Sen. Elizabeth Warren

City Representatives

  • Richard E. Neal

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

6 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

1 Police Station view all

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