There are 19 independent living communities serving West Springfield, Massachusetts. This includes 1 community in West Springfield and 18 nearby. Independent living costs in Massachusetts range from about $23 to $140 daily, with a median expenditure running approximately $96. The per month cost averages about $2,885 and ranges between $694 and $4,187. Yearly, the mean cost is about $34,630, which is greater than the US average of $23,100.
The cost of independent living in West Springfield ranges from as little as $1,840 per month to $3,357 per month. The median cost is about $2,625 per month, or around $31,499 yearly.
West Springfield is a small city in Massachusetts. It is located within Hampden County and is part of the Springfield metro area. Though the city itself is home to 28,391 residents, the surrounding metropolitan area contains a population of 531,908. 28% of the local populace are over the age of 55.
West Springfield has a good SeniorScore™ of 75. The city's average household income is $54,000 ($28,000 per capita), versus the average of $73,000 for the entire state of Massachusetts. The average home price in West Springfield is $151,500, which is significantly less than the Massachusetts average of $514,500. West Springfield has a high unemployment rate of about 9.71%.
West Springfield has medium average temperatures, with medium winters and calm summers. The city gets high amounts of rainfall annually. West Springfield has better than average water quality, average air quality ratings, and a moderate rate of crime in comparison to other cities.