Chicopee Center
Suburban Neighborhood in Chicopee, Massachusetts
Hampden County 01013
Neighborhood Reviews
Homes harkening back to Chicopee's origins
The streets branching off from Chicopee Center's commercial areas are lined with brick and vinyl-sided Cape Cods and ranch-style homes ranging from $280,000 to $320,000. They're joined by homes that were built in the mid-1800s to early 1900s to house multiple families. Grand Queen Anne styles and Colonial Revivals tower over passersby, some containing balconies on all floors or wraparound porches. These range in price between $280,000 and $570,000, depending on the renovations and updates needed. Those interested may need to move quickly to secure their new home. "Similar to other areas in Chicopee, there's a lot of turnover and low inventory," Kingston says. "There is a lot of demand when a new home comes on the market."
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Green spaces near Chicopee Center
For fresh air in the downtown area, locals head to Dana Park. This grassy field has space for fun sports and relaxing days with family and friends, whether they crack a ball at the baseball diamond, shoot hoops at the basketball court, or clamber around the playground. Chicopee Center is also close to the interactive tanks and bike paths at Szot Park. On rainy days or quiet afternoons, the Chicopee Public Library has residents covered.
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Attending Chicopee Public Schools
The area's youngest learners start at Patrick E. Bowe Elementary School, which has a C rating on Niche and a student-teacher ratio of 13-1. Sergeant Kevin A. Dupont Middle School, also earning a C, is right next door. Students finish strong at Chicopee High School, which earns a B rating on Niche and offers a robust selection of clubs, including the game club, chess club and the future businesses club. College of Our Lady of the Elms—more commonly known as Elms College—is a small, private institution that's central within Chicopee.
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Community connections at Chicopee Public Library
Besides friendly staff, clean facilities and a colorful kids' room, Chicopee Public Library attracts locals for a wide range of community events. These include story time, reading challenges, yoga classes, and even a summer concert series—not to mention monthly visits from Lorraine's Mobile Pantry, which provides fresh fruits and vegetables to the community. Meanwhile, the year-round Center Fresh Chicopee Farmers Market facilitates produce and craft vendors to set up stalls at indoor and outdoor locations throughout Chicopee Center.
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Getting around the Pioneer Valley from Chicopee Falls
"Chicopee Center is very central to a lot of surrounding communities," says Kingston. "It's a great hub to the rest of town." For residents, "town" could mean the 4-mile drive on Interstate 91 to downtown Springfield, the 5.5-mile trip on I-391 across the Connecticut River to downtown Holyoke, or a similarly short drive to West Springfield, Wilbraham and more. The neighborhood is also 6 miles to Westover Air Reserve Base—the largest air reserve base in the country—and 11 miles to Massachusetts Air National Guard, each accompanied by a regional airport. Locals can cross the border to Bradley International Airport, 23 miles away, for commercial flights. Baystate Medical Center and Mercy Medical Center are both 2 miles away, and PVTA bus routes, while spotty, travel to each.
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Shopping and eating on Center Street
"Restaurants are a draw in Chicopee Center," Kingston says. Munich Haus is a popular spot that welcomes hungry Chicopee residents with arched entryways and a Biergarten. This outdoor setting is prime for sampling beers and German cuisine with friends and neighbors. Island Spice, a brand-new Sri Lankan restaurant, is making waves in its brick-and-mortar location alongside Hot Oven Cookies and Mia Moda, a refreshing women's clothing boutique. These are just a few examples of many small businesses in the downtown area, while grocers like Fruit Fair have been in the community for decades, providing fresh produce and ingredients to the community. Locals can also cross the river to reach ALDI, Costco Wholesale and other big box options at Riverdale Shops.
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Westover overhead
With such a significant Air Force base presence, Chicopee residents are no strangers to the sounds and vibrations from C-130s flying overhead.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ray Hoess-Brooks
Ray Hoess-Brooks
Responds QuicklyHB Real Estate, LLC
(860) 356-3690
130 Total Sales
4 in Chicopee Center
$240K - $370K Price Range
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Michael Kusy
Michael Kusy
Evermark Property Group
(860) 792-4113
138 Total Sales
1 in Chicopee Center
$377,500 Price
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Salim Abdoo
SA
Salim Abdoo
Landmark, REALTORS®
(413) 288-6194
32 Total Sales
2 in Chicopee Center
$150K - $165K Price Range
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Karen Ford
Karen Ford
Park Square Realty
(860) 962-4218
69 Total Sales
1 in Chicopee Center
$112,000 Price
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Karen Kirby
Karen Kirby
HB Real Estate, LLC
(860) 831-3977
87 Total Sales
4 in Chicopee Center
$125K - $314K Price Range
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Susan Lyons
Susan Lyons
HB Real Estate, LLC
(860) 901-1458
58 Total Sales
3 in Chicopee Center
$257K - $412K Price Range
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Sprinklers
Szot Park
Lincoln Park
Dana Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Lucy M. Wisniowski Memorial park
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/21/2015
Niche Review
Near memorial drive, we have a lot of different stores to shop at.
4/29/2015
Niche Review
The biggest time of year in Massachusetts, specifically Western MA, is the fall because tons of people come to see the fall foliage, the Big E, and maple sugar houses
1/22/2020
Niche Review
Very nice and tranquil town. Always clean,people are very nice, and it's beautiful in general. Altho it's calm there are good activities done here and my favorite is the Christmas light show. Schools are very good, no overall problems in the area.
6/5/2014
Niche Review
Everyone is mindful of pedestrians. Everyone usually has a drive way to park in or if you are going out then there are very large parking lots no matter where you go. It is very difficult to walk anywhere for the most part you need a form of transportation. Public transportation is everywhere and can take anywhere you want to go.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Chicopee Center | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Chicopee Center Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Chicopee Center, Chicopee sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Chicopee Center, Chicopee over the last 12 months is $290,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$295,000
Median Sale Price
$290,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$291,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
29
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$220
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,286
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1930
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,488
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,626
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
712
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
609
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,800 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 2-3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,150 Sq Ft
- 23 Pleasant St
- Unit 25 pleasant st
- Chicopee, MA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
8,042
Median Age
36
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$48,655
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$64,603
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.8%
College Graduates
20.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.1%
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®
47
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
62
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
49
/ 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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