Why Live in Westover
Westover, a neighborhood in Chicopee, Massachusetts, is closely tied to the Westover Air Reserve Base, the city's largest employer. This suburban community features ranches and minimal traditional homes from the 1950s, along with newer Colonial-inspired houses and mobile home parks. Condos are primarily located in the north end. Despite occasional aircraft activity, noise levels are minimal due to flight paths avoiding the neighborhood. The area includes the Western Massachusetts Post 9/11 and Service Dog Memorial Park, a 7-acre green space with wooded trails and an off-leash dog park. Nearby, Chicopee Memorial State Park offers over 500 acres of forest, a reservoir for fishing and swimming, and more than 20 miles of trails for hiking, cycling, and cross-country skiing. The Great New England Air Show, hosted at the air reserve base, attracts tens of thousands of visitors. Local dining options include Homestyle Cafe and Aurora’s Pizzeria, while big-box stores like Walmart and Marshalls are within 2 miles on Memorial Drive. The neighborhood is served by Bowie Elementary, Bellamy Middle School, and Chicopee Comprehensive High, which has a highly regarded Career & Technical Education department. Major roadways such as Interstate 90 and Interstate 291 provide convenient travel to Springfield, Worcester, and Boston, with Bradley International Airport 25 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Westover a good place to live?
Westover is a good place to live. Westover is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Westover is a suburban neighborhood. Westover has 4 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 3.3 people per acre and a median age of 49. The average household income is $72,226 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 22.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Westover are home owners, with 30.7% of residents renting and 69.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Westover can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Westover neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Westover?
The median home price in Westover is $389,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $77,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,010 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $86K a year to afford the median home price in Westover. The average household income in Westover is $72K.
What are the best public schools in Westover?
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Home Trends in Westover, MA
On average, homes in Westover, Chicopee sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Westover, Chicopee over the last 12 months is $395,000, down 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$395,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$395,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$545,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$231
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
25
Median List Price
$389,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-21%