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Compare Springfield to New Bedford

This post compares Springfield, Massachusetts to New Bedford, Massachusetts across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Springfield (city) New Bedford (city)
Population 154,613 95,125
Income (median) $40,642 $42,198
Home Value (median) $148,600 $211,500
White 60% 67%
Black 21% 6%
Asian 2% 1%
With Kids 37% 30%
Age (median) 32 37
Rentals 53% 59%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Springfield or New Bedford?
A: Springfield has a larger population count than New Bedford: 154613 compared with 95125 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Springfield or in New Bedford?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Springfield.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Springfield or New Bedford?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Springfield.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: New Bedford does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 53% for Springfield versus 59% for New Bedford.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Springfield may include: Everett, Lynn, and Worcester.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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