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Longmeadow

Massachusetts · 15,696 residents · 9.089 sq mi
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Longmeadow is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $149,601. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $454,100. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,696
Unchangedsince 2000
from 15,633 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,727 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1,728 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
44.6
+4%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K16K16K16K1990201020202024Longmeadow
202416K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.9%(774)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.6%(1,031)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.7%(1,365)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.7%(1,053)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.5%(712)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347%(1,093)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.3%(1,936)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.3%(1,933)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.9%(2,181)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.9%(2,032)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847%(1,092)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.1%(494)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$149,601
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,461 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$68,059
+75%since 2000
from $38,949 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.6%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
−13%since 2010
from 0.501 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$454,100
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,682
+211%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
9.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
−22%since 2009
from 3.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
42
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(14,793)
Black0.7%(104)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(170)
Asian2.9%(453)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(13,203)
Black1%(157)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(446)
Asian8.3%(1,303)
Other3.7%(587)
Diversity Score
35
+92%since 2009
from 18 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican2.1%(334)
Cuban0.3%(45)
Dominican0.1%(22)
Venezuelan0.1%(15)
Asian origin
Asian Indian2.4%(369)
Pakistani1.9%(300)
Chinese1.7%(269)
Filipino0.8%(118)
Sri Lankan0.5%(82)
Korean0.4%(68)
Taiwanese0.3%(52)
Nepalese0.1%(19)
Burmese0.1%(18)
Vietnamese0.1%(8)
Ancestry
Irish18.2%(2,862)
Italian13.8%(2,167)
English11.2%(1,752)
German9.7%(1,521)
American5.8%(913)
French5.7%(895)
Polish5.6%(884)
Canadian3.1%(488)
Greek2.3%(359)
Russian1.3%(207)
Scottish1.3%(197)
+ 28 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch1.2%(193)
Portuguese1.1%(179)
Arab1%(156)
West Indian0.9%(135)
Lebanese0.8%(126)
Lithuanian0.8%(124)
Swedish0.6%(97)
Jamaican0.6%(94)
Iranian0.5%(83)
Armenian0.4%(56)
Ukrainian0.3%(46)
Norwegian0.3%(42)
Nigerian0.3%(42)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(41)
Haitian0.3%(41)
Latvian0.2%(34)
Austrian0.2%(30)
Welsh0.2%(29)
Hungarian0.2%(25)
Palestinian0.1%(17)
Danish0.1%(15)
Jordanian0.1%(13)
Israeli0.1%(12)
Romanian0.1%(12)
Croatian0.1%(9)
Finnish0.1%(8)
Slovak0%(5)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+95%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.2%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.7%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
14.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 8.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
−96.6 ptssince 2013
from 98.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2017
from 89.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 86.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.3%(1,541)
Married66.6%(3,897)
Widowed2.2%(131)
Divorced4.8%(282)
Women 15+
Never married21.5%(1,436)
Married58.8%(3,923)
Widowed10.3%(690)
Divorced9.4%(626)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Longmeadow, Massachusetts?

Longmeadow, Massachusetts has about 15,696 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Longmeadow, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Longmeadow, Massachusetts earns about $149,601 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Longmeadow, Massachusetts expensive?

In Longmeadow, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $454,100, and the typical rent is about $1,682 a month.

How educated are people in Longmeadow, Massachusetts?

About 67.1% of adults age 25 and over in Longmeadow, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Longmeadow, Massachusetts?

About 4.1% of people in Longmeadow, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Longmeadow, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Longmeadow, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 229 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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