Population 17,666 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Hadley
Household size in South Hadley
| Period | South Hadley | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.12 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.20 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
South Hadley is a place of small households, averaging 2.26 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.12, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 South Hadley
| Period | South Hadley | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.8 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.2 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.6 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.7 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
South Hadley skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.8, in line with the national trend.
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 South Hadley
| Period | South Hadley | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in South Hadley: 6.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 South Hadley
Renters in South Hadley
| Period | South Hadley | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.4% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.4% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.2% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
South Hadley is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (41.1%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 South Hadley
| Period | South Hadley | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.2 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in South Hadley: just 5.1% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 7.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 South Hadley
| Period | South Hadley | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
South Hadley is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the southwest.
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 South Hadley
| Period | South Hadley | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $851 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $934 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $999 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,267 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$415 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in South Hadley costs $1,267 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $415 a month since 2006–10, up 49%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.2% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the northeast.
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 South Hadley
Bachelor's degrees in South Hadley
| Period | South Hadley | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.5% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.7% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.8% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.5 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in South Hadley: 54.8% 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 14.5 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 South Hadley
| Period | South Hadley | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.2% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.1% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.2% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in South Hadley: 96.8% 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 risen 3.5 points, in line with the national trend.
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 South Hadley
| Period | South Hadley | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in South Hadley has been low: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
South Hadley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hadley | 2.26 | 45.7 | 6.3% | 23.2% | 5.1% | 1962 | $1,267 | 54.8% | 96.8% | 2.8% |
| Holyoke | 2.43 | 41.3 | 21.0% | 58.7% | 9.2% | 1951 | $1,160 | 24.9% | 78.7% | 8.2% |
| Granby | 2.63 | 45.6 | 3.5% | 5.9% | 9.0% | 1967 | $1,431 | 38.2% | 95.0% | 2.5% |
| Chicopee | 2.27 | 42.4 | 15.9% | 44.3% | 6.6% | 1956 | $1,244 | 22.8% | 86.4% | 6.3% |
| Easthampton | 2.18 | 45.9 | 11.4% | 40.1% | 8.2% | 1962 | $1,260 | 38.8% | 93.2% | 4.7% |
| Ludlow Center | 2.44 | 44.6 | 3.9% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 1976 | $1,409 | 24.7% | 91.1% | 6.0% |
| Northampton | 1.93 | 37.4 | 10.3% | 55.6% | 6.2% | 1953 | $1,586 | 67.4% | 95.2% | 5.8% |
| Indian Orchard | 2.73 | 36.6 | 26.2% | 53.0% | 7.8% | 1954 | $1,287 | 17.9% | 77.9% | 5.0% |
| Southampton | 2.94 | 40.9 | 3.7% | 9.9% | 5.9% | 1985 | $1,388 | 44.3% | 97.5% | 2.7% |
| Ludlow | 2.42 | 45.4 | 7.6% | 23.1% | 7.9% | 1965 | $1,270 | 27.6% | 90.2% | 5.0% |
| South Amherst | 2.26 | 56.1 | 3.7% | 20.5% | 10.8% | 1977 | $2,963 | 81.8% | 98.7% | 3.8% |
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 South Hadley. 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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