Population 16,087 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Longmeadow
Household size in Longmeadow
| Period | Longmeadow | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.51 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.05 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Longmeadow average 2.67 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Springfield area overall, where it has 2.51 people. Household size has edged down from 2.71 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Longmeadow
| Period | Longmeadow | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8 | 38.8 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.4 | 39.4 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.6 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.2 | 40.7 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.2, Longmeadow is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 41.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Longmeadow
| Period | Longmeadow | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 15.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 16.7% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 15.8% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 15.3% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.4% of households in Longmeadow, well below the national share of 11.6%. Compared with other Massachusetts cities, Longmeadow has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
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 Longmeadow
Renters in Longmeadow
| Period | Longmeadow | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 37.8% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Longmeadow is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 11.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a third of owners (32.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.2 points, even as the national share rose.
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 Longmeadow
| Period | Longmeadow | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 8.4% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 8.3% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 8.2% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.5% of homes in Longmeadow are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Longmeadow
| Period | Longmeadow | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1956 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1956 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1957 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1958 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +2 | +5 | +6 |
Longmeadow is a place of older homes: half were built before 1955, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Longmeadow
| Period | Longmeadow | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,127 | $809 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,484 | $871 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,221 | $995 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,606 | $1,261 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$479 | +$452 | +$775 | +$606 |
Rent in Longmeadow runs $1,606 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the Springfield area overall ($1,261). Rents are up $479 a month from 2006–10, a 43% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Longmeadow
Bachelor's degrees in Longmeadow
| Period | Longmeadow | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.7% | 23.3% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 64.3% | 24.8% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.9% | 26.7% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 65.3% | 29.0% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +5.8 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Longmeadow: 65.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 2.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Longmeadow
| Period | Longmeadow | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.6% | 82.4% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.5% | 83.3% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.7% | 85.2% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.3% | 86.7% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Longmeadow: 96.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.6 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 Longmeadow
| Period | Longmeadow | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.9% | 10.2% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 11.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 6.2% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | −3.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Longmeadow is close to the national rate: 5.3% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider Springfield area (6.3%). Unemployment is up 2.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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).
Longmeadow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longmeadow | 2.67 | 45.2 | 6.4% | 11.8% | 4.5% | 1955 | $1,606 | 65.3% | 96.3% | 5.3% |
| East Longmeadow | 2.68 | 44.4 | 7.4% | 13.3% | 4.8% | 1971 | $1,825 | 48.5% | 95.8% | 2.9% |
| Enfield | 2.34 | 44.2 | 6.6% | 17.8% | 2.9% | 1969 | $1,614 | 32.1% | 93.6% | 4.4% |
| Springfield area | 2.51 | 40.7 | 15.3% | 37.8% | 7.7% | 1958 | $1,261 | 29.0% | 86.7% | 6.3% |
| Agawam Town | 2.36 | 47.2 | 6.8% | 25.6% | 4.8% | 1967 | $1,214 | 34.6% | 95.3% | 3.8% |
| Thompsonville | 2.44 | 34.5 | 16.7% | 59.7% | 12.6% | 1954 | $1,308 | 25.7% | 91.6% | 6.1% |
| Suffield | 2.68 | 45.5 | 7.3% | 16.3% | 8.1% | 1979 | $1,914 | 44.7% | 90.0% | 5.4% |
| West Springfield Town | 2.37 | 41.3 | 12.7% | 41.5% | 6.2% | 1957 | $1,178 | 32.8% | 88.2% | 6.5% |
| Southwood Acres | 2.38 | 40.9 | 9.3% | 10.5% | 2.4% | 1965 | $1,610 | 37.4% | 96.9% | 2.1% |
| Somers | 2.73 | 43.7 | 5.3% | 12.4% | 6.4% | 1981 | $1,349 | 39.1% | 93.4% | 3.4% |
| Hampden | 2.55 | 50.6 | 2.7% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 1966 | $1,134 | 36.1% | 97.1% | 4.4% |
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 Longmeadow. 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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