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Safest Neighborhoods in Hampden County, MA

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    Longmeadow

    Once inhabited by native peoples and Dutch traders, the town of Longmeadow, Massachusetts was initially settled in the 17th century and has since grown gradually to a population of some 15,000 people. Now a destination for outdoor exploration, several parks populate the wooded areas, with four brooks feeding into the Connecticut River immediately

    • Average Value

      $559K

    • List Price

      $326K - $1.3M

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      12 Listings

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    Wilbraham

    Once a paper mill town, the community of Wilbraham has a rich history from its agricultural roots to the industrial workers at the Colling Paper Company. While some farms still exist in the area today, the greatest fruit of labor within Wilbraham is education. Since the early 18th century, residents of Wilbraham have taken education seriously and

    • Average Value

      $496K

    • List Price

      $275K - $1.2M

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      21 Listings

    Wilbraham
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    East Longmeadow

    When East Longmeadow resident Bill Fiore travels out of state and tells people he’s from Massachusetts, he clarifies he’s not from Boston. “I say, ‘I’m from Western Massachusetts, where we keep the cows.’” There’s not as much livestock grazing these days in East Longmeadow, a one-time farming village that’s developed into a suburban town

    • Average Value

      $461K

    • List Price

      $267K - $984K

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      18 Listings

    East Longmeadow
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    Hampden

    Earning its name from English patriot, John Hampden, the Hampden community is known historically for the scenic greenery at Laughing Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, the hiking at Minnechaug Mountain and for inspiring residents, like acclaimed writer H.P. Lovecraft. — who wrote a story around the 1940s inspired by Hampden. Residents often spend their

    • Average Value

      $458K

    • List Price

      $299K - $785K

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      5 Listings

    Hampden
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    Southwick

    Though a far cry from Boston and other populous Massachusetts hallmarks, it's easy to find Southwick on a map. "Southwick Jog," or just "the Jog," forms a two-mile dip on the state's border with Connecticut and was historically the subject of many territorial disputes. Homeowners certainly enjoy the abundance of space, whether they own farmland or

    • Average Value

      $453K

    • List Price

      $255K - $1.2M

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      14 Listings

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    Brimfield

    Located right along a massive state forest that shares its namesake, Brimfield is a rural town widely known for its ties to the antiques world. Although residents enjoy the less crowded scene here, Brimfield is located almost exactly between the cities of Springfield to the west and Worcester to the east. The Massachusetts Turnpike, or Interstate

    • Average Value

      $443K

    • List Price

      $238K - $1.4M

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      6 Listings

    Brimfield
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    Burnett Road

    The Burnett Road neighborhood is confined to the southeastern corner of Chicopee, Massachusetts, tucked between a state park and Interstate 90. Residents of the neighborhood’s midcentury subdivisions live alongside some of the most notable green spaces in the city of 55,000 people. Houses often back up to the forests of Chicopee Memorial State

    • Average Value

      $403K

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      $301K - $616K

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      0 Listings

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    Monson

    Monson, a neighborhood in Palmer, is characterized by its expansive fields, dense forests, and historic sites. The Keep Homestead Museum, with its extensive collection of antique and vintage buttons, is a notable attraction, set on 75 acres of farmland. Housing in Monson features Colonial, Craftsman, and Cape Cod styles, particularly in Monson

    • Average Value

      $400K

    • List Price

      $201K - $826K

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      1 Listing

    Monson
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    Holland

    Waterside, Arcadian living: it’s what Holland, Massachusetts does best. This rustic enclave hugs the shoreline of the Hamilton Reservoir, the beating heart of this boating and water-skiing community. The singular, winding Holland Road is right off Interstate 84, lined with long driveways of heavily wooded, private properties. “The speed limit on

    • Average Value

      $392K

    • List Price

      $138K - $800K

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      8 Listings

    Holland
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    Ludlow

    The people who keep Ludlow, Massachusetts, ticking often don’t do it for a paycheck. For example, the local senior center’s staff of six people is supplemented year-round by more than 100 volunteers. Youth sports programs in the soccer-obsessed town are usually volunteer-led. Volunteers from churches and civic groups are typically the ones who

    • Average Value

      $381K

    • List Price

      $245K - $901K

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      11 Listings

    Ludlow
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    Agawam

    On the west bank of the Connecticut River, with the Westfield River on the northern border, Agawam is moments from Springfield but has a much different feel. “It’s really accessible to everywhere,” says Ahmet Gunay, Sales Agent with Premier Choice Realty Inc., “People can work in Amherst, in Hartford, in Springfield and come home at the end of the

    • Average Value

      $372K

    • List Price

      $195K - $889K

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      20 Listings

    Agawam
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    Palmer

    Palmer, Massachusetts, a former railway hub, provides Mass Pike access. The town features a charming downtown with Union Station, Palmer Motorsports Park, and Pulaski Park, known for polka music and community gatherings. Palmer, known historically as the town of seven railroads, continues to be a transportation hub with its proximity to the

    • Average Value

      $346K

    • List Price

      $151K - $1M

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      11 Listings

    Palmer
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    East Forest Park

    Forest Park is among Springfield’s biggest neighborhoods, but the East Forest Park neighborhood next door boasts even bigger appeal. East Forest Park has less than half the population of the neighborhood to its west, but home sell more often and at a faster pace. Forest Park is known for its huge green space and dense commercial district. East

    • Average Value

      $313K

    • List Price

      $175K - $516K

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      13 Listings

    East Forest Park
  • Montgomery

    Montgomery

    • Average Value

      $438K

    • List Price

      $279K - $631K

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      0 Listings

    Montgomery
  • Tolland

    Tolland

    • Average Value

      $404K

    • List Price

      $141K - $515K

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      4 Listings

    Tolland
  • Russell

    Russell

    • Average Value

      $402K

    • List Price

      $219K - $595K

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      2 Listings

    Russell
  • Granville

    Granville

    • Average Value

      $400K

    • List Price

      $192K - $1.1M

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      0 Listings

    Granville
  • Blandford

    Blandford

    • Average Value

      $395K

    • List Price

      $109K - $516K

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      0 Listings

    Blandford
  • Chester

    Chester

    • Average Value

      $319K

    • List Price

      $169K - $518K

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      1 Listing

    Chester