Shelburne Falls, MA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,755 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
45.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,604 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$296,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$825 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$965 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.1% 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 2 17 21
Feb 2 13 23
Mar 4 11 32
Apr 4 4 44
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 4 1 47
Nov 4 4 38
Dec 4 14 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 70% of residents leaning left and 22% leaning right.

Liberal (71%) (22%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 20%
Hillary Clinton 71%
Other 9%

Schools

Buckland-Shelburne Regional
<1 miles, SE 2.8 star
Mohawk Trail Regional High
<1 miles, N 3.7 star
Colrain Central
5 miles, NE 2.3 star
Four Rivers Charter Public School
6 miles, SE 4.6 star

Colleges

Greenfield Community College
6 miles, SE 1.4 star
Marlboro College
16 miles, NE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Baystate Franklin Medical Center
8 miles, SE 3.2 star
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
18 miles, NE 2.3 star
Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The
20 miles, S 3.2 star

Airports

Bradley International Airport
46 miles, S 2.8 star
Worcester Regional Airport
50 miles, SE 1 star
Albany International Airport
54 miles, NW 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
70 miles, E 1.4 star