Population 5,882 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Upper Hill
Household size in Upper Hill
| Period | Upper Hill | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.93 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.90 | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.87 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.83 | 2.51 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.05 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Upper Hill average 2.83 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Household size has dropped from 2.93 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the south.
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 Upper Hill
| Period | Upper Hill | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.9 | 38.8 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.4 | 39.4 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.4 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.6 | 40.7 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 31.6, Upper Hill is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 28.9, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the east.
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 Upper Hill
| Period | Upper Hill | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6% | 15.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.2% | 16.7% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 31.9% | 15.8% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 27.8% | 15.3% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.9 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Upper Hill: 27.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 7.9 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 Upper Hill
Renters in Upper Hill
| Period | Upper Hill | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.5% | 37.0% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 58.0% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.3% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 57.7% | 37.8% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Upper Hill rent: 57.7% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About a quarter of owners (25.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 Upper Hill
| Period | Upper Hill | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 8.4% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 8.3% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 8.2% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Upper Hill: 17.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 6.1 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 Upper Hill
| Period | Upper Hill | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1938 | 1956 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1940 | 1956 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1938 | 1957 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1945 | 1958 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +2 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Upper Hill is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1945, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1938 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
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 Upper Hill
| Period | Upper Hill | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $893 | $809 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $955 | $871 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,049 | $995 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,314 | $1,261 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$421 | +$452 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Upper Hill costs $1,314 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $421 a month since 2006–10, up 47%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.5% of household income on rent, 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 Upper Hill
Bachelor's degrees in Upper Hill
| Period | Upper Hill | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 23.3% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 24.8% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 26.7% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.2% | 29.0% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.1 pts | +5.8 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Upper Hill have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 25.2%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 12.1 points, mirroring the country. Among Springfield's 16 neighborhoods, though, only two have a higher share of college graduates.
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 Upper Hill
| Period | Upper Hill | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.3% | 82.4% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.8% | 83.3% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.9% | 85.2% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.5% | 86.7% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Upper Hill never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 5.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Compared with other Springfield neighborhoods, though, Upper Hill has a higher share of high school graduates than most.
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 Upper Hill
| Period | Upper Hill | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 10.2% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 11.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 6.2% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.1 pts | −3.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Upper Hill: 8.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 10.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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).
Upper Hill compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Hill | 2.83 | 31.6 | 27.8% | 57.7% | 17.6% | 1945 | $1,314 | 25.2% | 82.5% | 8.5% |
| Bay | 2.94 | 27.2 | 32.2% | 64.5% | 15.1% | 1943 | $1,089 | 13.1% | 70.5% | 8.5% |
| Old Hill | 3.10 | 28.9 | 48.4% | 60.9% | 15.0% | 1944 | $1,543 | 9.3% | 60.3% | 14.0% |
| McKnight | 3.00 | 35.0 | 27.3% | 56.2% | 10.9% | 1938 | $981 | 13.2% | 72.2% | 12.1% |
| Maple High-Six Corners | 2.51 | 31.1 | 16.6% | 78.2% | 11.8% | 1950 | $961 | 9.4% | 65.1% | 14.9% |
| East Forest Park | 2.53 | 38.0 | 15.0% | 13.4% | 4.8% | 1954 | $1,607 | 34.8% | 92.1% | 4.5% |
| South End Springfield | 2.28 | 32.7 | 29.2% | 88.3% | 6.3% | 1953 | $1,026 | 16.0% | 63.3% | 13.5% |
| Pine Point | 2.82 | 37.1 | 25.4% | 36.7% | 6.8% | 1951 | $1,487 | 21.5% | 82.3% | 7.6% |
| Metro Center | 2.00 | 32.7 | 19.4% | 93.1% | 6.9% | 1946 | $917 | 18.5% | 73.5% | 16.4% |
| Forest Park | 2.77 | 35.4 | 20.9% | 51.7% | 8.2% | 1945 | $1,337 | 19.7% | 80.2% | 7.6% |
| Liberty Heights | 2.83 | 33.5 | 25.1% | 51.6% | 10.8% | 1947 | $1,225 | 18.9% | 79.4% | 11.3% |
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 Upper Hill. 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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