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Agawam Town, Massachusetts

city · Hampden County

At a glance

28,539
Population
$311,600
Median home value (all homes)
3% above U.S. median
$357,811
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,256/mo
Median rent
7% below U.S. median
$85,421
Median household income
9% above U.S. median
22.4 min
Average commute
92.5%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 105 — 5% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing20% above
Goods & services1% below
Utilities18% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost17% below
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates95.5%
College graduates34%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Agawam Community Development
The Planning Department seeks to protect and enhance the social, economic, and environmental quality of life in Agawam for its residents and businesses by creating and implementing appropriate planning initiatives and regulatory mechanisms. It references a Downtown Revitalization Plan.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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