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Belchertown, Massachusetts

CDP · Hampshire County

At a glance

2,355
Population
$346,900
Median home value (all homes)
14% above U.S. median
$483,794
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$970/mo
Median rent
28% below U.S. median
$77,428
Median household income
1% below U.S. median
27.8 min
Average commute
91%
Homes with broadband
0.79%
Locations with fiber available
1.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 110 — 10% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing32% above
Goods & services1% below
Utilities35% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost3% above
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 college7 mi
Nearest community college14 mi
Nearest technical college9 mi
High school graduates95.6%
College graduates53.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Belchertown Economic Development
state Executive Office Of Housing and Economic Development
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 Massachusetts Eco Dev Council
state Massachusetts Office of Business Development
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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