The Town FilesLongmeadow, Massachusetts
Community in Hampden County · population 15,853 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $454,100
- Household income
- $149,601
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 50 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 44.6
Longmeadow is a community of 15,853 people in Hampden County, Massachusetts. The median home is worth $454,100, below the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). It ranks better for families than 92% of Massachusetts towns, more upscale than 88% of Massachusetts towns, more walkable than 77% of Massachusetts towns.
How Longmeadow ranks
Percentile among Massachusetts towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Massachusetts towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Longmeadow is worth $454,100, below the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $149,601, which is more affordable than 98% of Massachusetts towns. Median rent is $1,682 a month. 90.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Longmeadow | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $454,100 | $510,150 |
| Median rent | $1,682 | $1,561 |
| Median household income | $149,601 | $108,622 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 90.1% | 80.7% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1968 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Longmeadow
| People | Longmeadow | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.6 | 44.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.1% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 67.1% | 45.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.1% | 6.3% |
| Veterans | 5.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.2% | — |
| Work from home | 24.7% | 17.7% |
| Average commute | 24.8 min | 30.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.3% | 93.9% |
Weather in Longmeadow
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 18.8°F. About 47.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 50.0 inches of snow (typical Massachusetts town: 49.5 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 126 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Longmeadow since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Massachusetts town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on October 3, 1979 about 6.6 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 702 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 18, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 26, 2011.
Severe weather in Hampden County since 1996
Hampden County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3599: Hurricane Lee |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4496: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3438: Covid-19 |
| April 19, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4110: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3350: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Hampden County
Hampden County had 202,129 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,834 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Longmeadow itself the ACS puts it at 6.1%.
Public schools in Longmeadow
6 public schools with 2,773 students, about 11.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longmeadow High | 9-12 | 911 | 11.5 |
| Wolf Swamp Road | PK-5 | 448 | 12.1 |
| Center | K-5 | 409 | 10.8 |
| Blueberry Hill | K-5 | 375 | 11.4 |
| Glenbrook Middle | 6-8 | 320 | 11.9 |
| Williams Middle | 6-8 | 310 | 11.1 |
Towns near Longmeadow
- Sherwood Manor, CT2.6 mi · 5,372 people · home $255,300
- East Longmeadow, MA3.8 mi · 16,430 people · home $376,800
- Thompsonville, CT4.1 mi · 8,514 people · home $241,600
- Hazardville, CT4.4 mi · 6,870 people · home $242,900
- Agawam Town, MA4.5 mi · 28,692 people · home $311,600
- Enfield, CT4.5 mi · 42,141 people · home $252,900
- Springfield, MA4.9 mi · 155,929 people · home $245,000
- Southwood Acres, CT6.2 mi · 7,879 people · home $267,900
Longmeadow questions
Is Longmeadow, Massachusetts a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Longmeadow scores better for retirees than 39% of Massachusetts towns and quieter than 23%. 23.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.6).
How much does a house cost in Longmeadow?
The median owner-occupied home in Longmeadow is valued at $454,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $149,601, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,682 a month.
What is the weather like in Longmeadow?
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 18.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.0 inches of precipitation a year and 50.0 inches of snow.
Does Longmeadow get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Longmeadow since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on October 3, 1979. The typical Massachusetts town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)