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Russell, Massachusetts

CDP · Hampden County

At a glance

487
Population
$302,800
Median home value (all homes)
0% below U.S. median
$351,765
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$825/mo
Median rent
39% below U.S. median
$106,806
Median household income
36% above U.S. median
28.9 min
Average commute
91.4%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing17% above
Goods & services1% below
Utilities12% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost8% 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 college5 mi
Nearest community college11 mi
Nearest technical college12 mi
High school graduates96%
College graduates29.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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