Deerfield Town, MA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
5,136 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
44.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$103,110 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$385,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$924 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,284 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Franklin County
4
Greenfield Urban Area
4
Massachusetts
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Franklin County
2
Greenfield Urban Area
2
Massachusetts
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 15 20
Feb 3 12 23
Mar 4 11 32
Apr 4 3 44
May 4 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 4 3 38
Dec 4 13 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 66% of residents leaning left and 25% leaning right.

Liberal (67%) (25%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 23%
Hillary Clinton 68%
Other 9%

Schools

Frontier Regional
2 miles, S 4.1 star
Deerfield Elementary
3 miles, S 2.8 star

Colleges

Greenfield Community College
6 miles, N 1.4 star
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
10 miles, S 3.2 star
Amherst College
11 miles, S 4.1 star
Smith College
14 miles, SW 2.8 star

Hospitals

Baystate Franklin Medical Center
6 miles, NE 3.2 star
Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The
13 miles, SW 3.2 star
Athol Memorial Hospital
21 miles, E 3.2 star
Holyoke Medical Center
22 miles, SW 3.2 star

Airports

Bradley International Airport
40 miles, SW 2.8 star
Worcester Regional Airport
41 miles, SE 1 star
Albany International Airport
62 miles, NW 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
66 miles, E 1.4 star