SchoolsWithin 2 mi13 schools7 elementary, 3 middle, 3 otherElementaryMary Walsh Elementary Schoolunder a mileSchoolSpringfield International Charter Schoolunder a mileSchoolPioneer Valley Montessori School1.0 miCollegeWestern New England University1.6 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportBradley International Airport BDL16 miInterstateI-2913.6 miUS highwayUS 201.6 miAmtrakSpringfield, MA SPG5.4 miCoachLudlow, MA (Ludlow Service Plaza, Eastbound side. The bus will stop in the rear of the rest area building, in the area designated for trucks and busesOurBus3.9 miTransit20 stops within a milePioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA)Sources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 01129 ZIP area.
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 15 min5:14 am – 8:29 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 6 min7:14 am – 4:21 pm
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People5,993 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 43.52,582 householdsMedian household income $92,500Median home value $239,200Median rent $1,325 a month80% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $4,166 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023
Work and commuting4.0% unemployment rate63% of adults are in the labour force, 3,050 employedMain industries: education and health care 30%, manufacturing 14%, retail 12%Average commute 24 minutes74% drive alone, 12% car-pool, 2% walk or cycle, 11% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023, ZIP area
Education and languages31% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher96% finished high school, 10% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 80%, Spanish 17%, other Indo-European languages 2%6% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 85°F, lows 61°FColdest month January: highs 35°F, lows 16°F45 in of rain a year, on about 78 dayswettest month October48 in of snow a year, on about 19 days18 days above 90°F, 144 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Westfield Barnes Muni Ap station, 12 mi away; snow from Belchertown
Nearby landmarksWestern New England Universitycollege · 1.6 miBreckwood Lakelake · 1.8 miLake Lorrainelake · 2.3 miMill Riverriver · 5.3 miAmerican International Collegecollege · 3.6 miWallamanumps Fallswaterfall · 2.6 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsLake Lorraine State Parkstate park · 2.2 miGreenleaf Parkpark · under a mileSixteen Acres Sch. Playgroundpark · under a mileChicopee Memorial State Parkstate park · 5.1 miRed Bridge State Parkstate park · 5.7 mi · 58 acresSpringfield Armory National Historic Sitehistoric site · 4.8 miSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes5 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.7 on 2 Oct 199419 mi away, near Hardwick, MassachusettsMost recent: magnitude 3.3 on 12 Jan 201540 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateHampden County, MA, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsRiver flooding Relatively HighIce storm Relatively HighHurricane Relatively HighStrong wind Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality77% of days had good air in 2025281 of 365 days measured79 moderate, 5 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 39, worst day 124main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Hampden County monitors, MA
Internet at home93% of households have a broadband subscription86% have cable, fibre or DSL6% rely on a mobile data plan alone5% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023
Drinking waterSpringfield Water and Sewer Commissionserves 169,170 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation231 ft70 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
