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Fairview

Fairview

Suburban Neighborhood in Chicopee, Massachusetts

Hampden County 01020, 01022

$304,513 Average Value
$250 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

A practical neighborhood in the Springfield suburbs

Some Chicopee neighborhoods center around the river that propelled the city’s 19th-century mill industry, but Fairview is built around a more modern feature of the Massachusetts community: Memorial Drive. Fairview is bisected by the four-lane road that has supermarket logos, fast-food signs and shopping centers lining either side of it. Nearly every Fairview resident lives within 2 miles of Memorial Drive, the city’s primary commercial drag. Those in Fairfield also enjoy the practical benefits of living in Chicopee compared to other communities in the Springfield metro, says resident Bonnie Roux. “We have our own electric company, so our electricity is much cheaper,” says Roux, a Realtor with ERA M. Connie Laplante Real Estate. “We started our own fiber optics services for internet, so it’s quicker, cheaper and we’re not having to go in for the national companies. We also have our own sanitation department. The trash gets picked up weekly, and it’s included in taxes.”

City Hall near Fairview, is an Italianate style, with a rose window.
City Hall near Fairview, is an Italianate style, with a rose window.
Frontera Grill is the best and most convenient Mexican cuisine in Fairview.
Frontera Grill is the best and most convenient Mexican cuisine in Fairview.
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Seafood and sandwich shops on Memorial Drive

The segment of Memorial Drive running through Fairview hosts longtime Chicopee favorites and draws new businesses expanding to town. Founded in 1935, Masse’s American Bistro serves seafood in the form of clam rolls and seared scallops at its restaurant but also sells fresh fish and shrimp at an attached market. Meanwhile, chains such as PrimoHoagies sandwich shop have selected Memorial Drive for their first local locations. The roadway is also bordered by retailers such as Walmart, Marshalls and supermarkets. A few places are off the beaten path away from Memorial Drive, including a cash-only breakfast joint called Al’s Diner.

For delicious Mexican food head to Fontera Grill in Fairview.
For delicious Mexican food head to Fontera Grill in Fairview.
In the mood for great Dinner Food.  Al's Restaurant in Fairview will hit the spot.
In the mood for great Dinner Food. Al's Restaurant in Fairview will hit the spot.
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Colonials and condos

Subdivisions fill the spaces east and west of Memorial Drive, with homes sitting on quarter-acre lots. Tree cover becomes more plentiful farther from Memorial Drive. "There are tons of trees, so you get beautiful foliage in the fall,” says Fred Gonzalez, a Realtor with Executive Real Estate who has been selling properties in the greater Springfield area for 7 years. Housing development in Fairview spanned nearly a century, starting with late 1800s Colonial Revivals before transitioning to early 20th-century bungalows and eventually midcentury ranch homes. Prices typically fall between the low $200,000s and the low $400,000s. Condos are common on the east end, with prices varying from $150,000 to $250,000.

Ranch style home line up on Yvette Street in Fairview.
Ranch style home line up on Yvette Street in Fairview.
Split level homes can be found in Fairview.
Split level homes can be found in Fairview.
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Westover: The country's largest air reserve base

More than 4,000 people work military and civilian jobs at Westover Air Reserve Base just outside Fairview. The largest air reserve base in the nation, Westover is known locally for hosting the Great New England Air Show. More than 60,000 people come onto the base to see military aircraft on display and watch the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, a group of pilots who tour the country performing tricks and maneuvers in F-16 jets. There are usually several years between each iteration of the Great New England Air Show; the last event was held in 2018, and the next show is coming in 2027. The base has been inactive since the ‘70s, and the flight paths have been changed several times since then. “When we first bought our house, everybody said it would be so noisy because of the base," Roux says. "We’re not in the flight path at all. People in Ludlow get more air traffic noise than we get.”

Career-focused classes at Chicopee Comprehensive High

Streiber Elementary School and Bellamy Middle School stand within 2 miles of each other on the south end of Fairview. Streiber, an elementary school that teaches kindergartners through fifth graders, receives a B-minus from Niche, while Bellamy Middle gets a C-plus. B-rated Chicopee Comprehensive High School, about a mile outside the neighborhood, lets teens explore career interests through courses such as Business Information Technology, Sports Journalism and Legal Studies.

Chicopee Comprehensive stands out for its above-average extracurriculars for Fariview kids.
Chicopee Comprehensive stands out for its above-average extracurriculars for Fariview kids.
Kids of Fairview begin their academic carrier at Streiber Elementary School.
Kids of Fairview begin their academic carrier at Streiber Elementary School.
Bellamy Middle school is the option for children in Fairview.
Bellamy Middle school is the option for children in Fairview.
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Getting outdoors at Preston Park, Buttery Brook Park

Preston Park near Memorial Drive features a baseball field and a playground good for everyday recreation. Less than a mile north of Fairview, Buttery Brook Park has a larger set of amenities including pickleball courts and a spray park open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Buttery Park often hosts events for the town of South Hadley, such as farmers market held every Wednesday afternoon from June to October. Neighborhood churches include Faith United Methodist Church, started in 1891, and St. Anne’s Parish, a Catholic church that’s been active since 1912. Both congregations help fellow church members and community residents by collecting and donating canned foods, clothes, shampoo and more.

You can find residence practicing their soccer moves at Preston Park in Fairview.
You can find residence practicing their soccer moves at Preston Park in Fairview.
Dogs enjoy a good walk down to Bowie Park in Fairview.
Dogs enjoy a good walk down to Bowie Park in Fairview.
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Hopping on interstates to Springfield, Boston

Most homes are within 5 miles of Interstate 391 and Interstate 90. The former leads to the colleges, hospitals and museums 8 miles away in Springfield, and the latter routes eastward to Worcester, 40 miles away, and Boston, about 90 miles away. Pioneer Valley Transit Authority buses don’t reach the neighborhood, but they stop at the Walmart a mile south of Fairview. Bradley International Airport, which flies directly to 45 destinations, is about 30 miles away in Connecticut.

Public Buses run throughout Fairview.
Public Buses run throughout Fairview.
391 and I-90 are conveniently close to Fairview.
391 and I-90 are conveniently close to Fairview.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Bradley International

45 min drive

Bus

Memorial & New Ludlow

Bus

Memorial & Prospect

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Memorial & Pendleton (2)

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Memorial & Jamrog (2)

Bus

Memorial & Parking Lot

Bus

Britton & Hudson

Bus

Memorial & Pondview

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Fairview US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$270,000
Median Single Family Price
$328,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$225,000
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$182,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$250
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
103
Months of Supply
0.20
Median List Price
$269,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,533
Median Year Built
1957
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,283
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,256
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
985
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
805
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,325

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
10,838
Median Age
43
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$62,037
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$76,556

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
90%
College Graduates
27.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
27''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

32 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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