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Wales, Massachusetts

town · Hampden County

At a glance

1,929
Population
$296,200
Median home value
2% below U.S. median
$1,104/mo
Median rent
18% below U.S. median
$89,006
Median household income
13% above U.S. median
34.6 min
Average commute
93.8%
Homes with broadband
5.5%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college15 mi
Nearest community college19 mi
Nearest technical college13 mi
High school graduates90.7%
College graduates22.4%

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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