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Compare West Springfield to Boston
This post compares West Springfield, Massachusetts to Boston, 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 | West Springfield (city) | Boston (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,671 | 669,158 |
| Income (median) | $48,125 | $56,773 |
| Home Value (median) | $213,800 | $455,100 |
| White | 83% | 52% |
| Black | 4% | 25% |
| Asian | 4% | 9% |
| With Kids | 27% | 22% |
| Age (median) | 39 | 32 |
| Rentals | 40% | 64% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, West Springfield or Boston?
A: West Springfield has a much smaller population count than Boston: 28671 compared with 669158 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in West Springfield or in Boston?
A: Incomes are on average lower in West Springfield.
Q: Are homes more expensive in West Springfield or Boston?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in West Springfield.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Boston does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 40% for West Springfield versus 64% for Boston.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to West Springfield may include: Chicopee, Leominster, and Taunton.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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