Population 2,950 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hatfield
Household size in Hatfield
| Period | Hatfield | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.17 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.13 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.18 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Hatfield is a place of small households, averaging 2.32 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 2.17 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hatfield
| Period | Hatfield | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.3 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.2 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.7 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Hatfield skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hatfield
| Period | Hatfield | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in Hatfield (8.7%), below the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hatfield
Renters in Hatfield
| Period | Hatfield | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.0% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.7% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.4% of households in Hatfield rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 41.5% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hatfield
| Period | Hatfield | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.9% of homes in Hatfield are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hatfield
| Period | Hatfield | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +5 | +6 |
Hatfield is a place of older homes: half were built before 1963, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Massachusetts as a whole looks much the same.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hatfield
| Period | Hatfield | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $788 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $972 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,059 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,237 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$449 | +$775 | +$606 |
The median renter in Hatfield pays $1,237 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 31.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hatfield
Bachelor's degrees in Hatfield
| Period | Hatfield | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.6% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.1% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.1% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.9 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Hatfield is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (49.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. That is in line with the rest of Massachusetts.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hatfield
| Period | Hatfield | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.0% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.3% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.8% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.5% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Hatfield is above the national rate: 93.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hatfield
| Period | Hatfield | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.2% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.4% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Hatfield has been strong: just 1.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hatfield compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatfield | 2.32 | 49.7 | 8.7% | 22.4% | 3.9% | 1963 | $1,237 | 49.1% | 93.5% | 1.4% |
| West Hatfield | 2.21 | 42.9 | 21.1% | 34.4% | 6.0% | 1973 | $1,373 | 50.7% | 97.2% | 3.7% |
| North Hatfield | 2.27 | 47.8 | 10.6% | 17.9% | 8.4% | 1974 | $1,042 | 47.6% | 97.5% | 4.5% |
| Hadley | 2.41 | 44.0 | 6.4% | 25.4% | 5.9% | 1971 | $1,596 | 64.8% | 97.5% | 4.2% |
| Amherst Center | 2.25 | 24.5 | 7.4% | 62.7% | 24.7% | 1970 | $2,234 | 54.3% | 98.5% | 12.9% |
| Haydenville | 2.43 | 50.8 | 5.4% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 1945 | $1,413 | 59.5% | 97.6% | 2.9% |
| Northampton | 1.93 | 37.4 | 10.3% | 55.6% | 6.2% | 1953 | $1,586 | 67.4% | 95.2% | 5.8% |
| Factory Hollow | 2.35 | 46.1 | 6.3% | 29.3% | 6.4% | 1977 | $1,393 | 69.9% | 95.0% | 4.9% |
| West Whately | 2.38 | 50.0 | 6.6% | 15.1% | 10.4% | 1961 | $1,271 | 55.6% | 97.4% | 4.0% |
| Sunderland | 2.20 | 36.6 | 5.0% | 54.1% | 5.5% | 1980 | $1,571 | 64.0% | 96.6% | 5.1% |
| Leeds | 2.22 | 50.4 | 9.6% | 20.9% | 6.9% | 1969 | $1,742 | 61.3% | 96.5% | 7.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hatfield. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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