Longmeadow, MA

U.S. News Ratings
Population 16,407
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living High
Health Care Limited
Median Home Price Average
Median Income High

Climate

Temperatures are moderate during the summer, but have your shovels ready for the winter--average snowfall in January is 13 inches.

Geography

Longmeadow lies a few miles south of Springfield, near the border with Connecticut.

Cultural Attractions

The Longmeadow Historical Society maintains the historic Storrs House and offers tours each May.

Historical

The town's name comes from "Long Meddow," a piece of common pastureland that was shared by the area's early English settlers.

Economy

Longmeadow's economy is largely retail based.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
16,407
Population under 55:
65.9%
Population over 55:
34.1%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Boston

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Average
Temperature:
80°F July High, 16°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$80,818
Median home price:
$302,750
Average property tax:
$4,274

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
10.2%
High
Cost of living:
High

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
6
Middle schools:
5
High schools:
1

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
1
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
18
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
31

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
0/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
30/1
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
55/2

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
248

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