Cost of Living in East Longmeadow, MA

Population 16,368 · Massachusetts · Data vintage 2023

105
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

East Longmeadow is a smaller Massachusetts community of around 16000 residents, where median household incomes of $101,540 and housing costs ($342,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Geographically, East Longmeadow is part of the immediate Springfield metro area. Median home values run roughly 54% higher than Springfield's $223,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 112
Rent 94

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in East Longmeadow

The median home value in East Longmeadow is $342,000 — 12% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,229/month, 6% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $101,540/year is 36% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. Massachusetts's top state income tax rate is 9.0% and the combined sales tax is 6.3%. The climate averages highs of 61.1°F and lows of 40.9°F, with about 51.7" of annual snowfall. Overall, East Longmeadow has a cost of living index of 105 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 5% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$342,000
12% above avg
Median Rent
$1,229/mo
6% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.2x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.2%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,044
1 BR
$1,205
2 BR
$1,496
3 BR
$1,823
4 BR
$2,037
Owner-occupied 86.5%
Renter-occupied 13.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,229
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,843/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
22.0 min
19% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.9%
Carpooled
5.6%
Public transit
1.1%
Walked
1.7%
Bicycle
0.5%
Work from home
13.4%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 9.0%
Total Sales Tax 6.3%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 1.2%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$101,540
36% above avg
Per Capita Income
$49,961
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
26% below avg
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Labor Force Participation
51.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 24.5%
Graduate degree 21.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.7
Male median age 39.2
Female median age 45.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.1°F
Avg Low
40.9°F
Annual Precip
47"
Annual Snowfall
51.7"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 353947617280858376645241
Low °F 192128384858636254423325
Precip" 3.283.133.813.883.794.284.174.214.394.523.514.08
Snow" 14.214.89.41.10.00.00.00.00.00.71.410.1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in East Longmeadow, MA?

East Longmeadow has a cost index of 105 (100 = national average). It is 5% above the national average.

What is average rent in East Longmeadow, MA?

The median gross rent in East Longmeadow is $1,229 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in East Longmeadow?

The median home value in East Longmeadow is $342,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in East Longmeadow?

The median household income in East Longmeadow is $101,540 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in East Longmeadow, MA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in East Longmeadow is 6.3%. The Massachusetts state income tax top rate is 9.0%.

Is East Longmeadow, MA affordable?

East Longmeadow is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 105 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in East Longmeadow?

East Longmeadow has average high temperatures of 61.1°F and average lows of 40.9°F. Annual precipitation is 47". Average annual snowfall is 51.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

East Longmeadow at a Glance

Population
16,368
Median Income
$101,540
Home Value
$342,000
Median Rent
$1,229/mo
Unemployment
3.6%
Avg High Temp
61.1°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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