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Chicopee, Massachusetts

city · Hampden County

At a glance

55,295
Population
$274,500
Median home value (all homes)
10% below U.S. median
$325,808
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,157/mo
Median rent
14% below U.S. median
$62,615
Median household income
20% below U.S. median
21.3 min
Average commute
88.3%
Homes with broadband
74.32%
Locations with fiber available
6.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 101 — 1% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing8% above
Goods & services1% below
Utilities2% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost21% below
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates86.4%
College graduates22.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Chicopee MA Economic Development
Chicopee's Community Development Department administers the federal CDBG and HOME program funds, received annually from HUD, to support neighborhood revitalization, affordable housing, economic development, and improved community facilities and services. Programs must benefit low- and moderate-income persons per federal regulations.
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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