South Hadley
- Suburb of Springfield, MA
Suburb
South Hadley
- grade AOverall Grade
- Suburb of Springfield, MA
- Rating 3.88 out of 5 52 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Crime & Safetygrade B
- Housinggrade B
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade B+
- Jobsgrade B+
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A minus
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$243,500
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,013
National
$1,062Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
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South Hadley Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault129.1national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape22.5national 40.7
- Robbery0national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary157.2national 500.1
- Theft673.6national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft44.9national 284
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Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$69,346
National
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South Hadley Reviews
Rating 3.88 out of 5 52 reviews
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South Hadley is an interesting little place. It may look like your average New England town at first glance, but after living here for nearly 16 years I can tell you that is not *entirely* true. My favorite thing about the town is our history and landscapes. The canal that runs through South Hadley Falls was the first navigable canal in the country and Mount Holyoke College is one of the oldest institutions of higher education of women. We are nestled in a valley which provides amazing hikes and views. We have fields, forests, reservoirs and gardens. I used to hate living here because of the people (most of whom aren't all that great) but I realized it's not the town's fault.
South Hadley is a small New England town that is deeply rooted in community and family. Many of the kids I go to school with tell me their parents and grandparents went to the same high school. The public schools, public safety, and housing market are all above average. People are always looking to move into our neighborhood because of the resale home values. I feel very safe in this town, but there is not much to do here after dark. However, there are many good restaurants, a small movie theater, and a lot of educational programs (Mount Holyoke is in our town and they sponsor a lot of programs). Overall, I am glad my mom raised me in this town.
The area seems safe. Public safety is prevalent, and the cost of living is relatively inexpensive. However, everyone's biggest gripe is the lack of availability for trash collection.