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Longmeadow

Massachusetts · 15,853 residents · 9.089 sq mi
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Longmeadow is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,410. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $347,900. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 47% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,853
+1%since 2000
from 15,633 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,744 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,720 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
+7%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K16K16K16K1990201020202024Longmeadow
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,410
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,461 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,209
+55%since 2000
from $38,949 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.9%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$347,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,523
+241%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
10.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+5%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score11.3%(1,768)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(13,207)
Black1.5%(232)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(623)
Asian7.7%(1,228)
Other1%(151)
Diversity Score32.5%(5,155)
Diversity Score
33
+188%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+99%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
63.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
12.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−96.7 ptssince 2013
from 98.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Longmeadow, Massachusetts?

Longmeadow, Massachusetts has about 15,853 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Longmeadow, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Longmeadow, Massachusetts earns about $124,410 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 $347,900, and the typical rent is about $1,523 a month.

How educated are people in Longmeadow, Massachusetts?

About 60.8% 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 2.3% 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 386 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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