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Birthplace of basketball
Most neighborhoods in America can't claim they invented one of the world's most popular sports, but Upper Hill can. Just a couple of miles east of downtown Springfield, this small community is the birthplace of basketball, first introduced at Springfield College in the 1800s. Locals are just a short drive from Springfield's most iconic attractions, including nationally regarded museums and the over 700-acre Forest Park. Ties are strong here as families have lived in Upper Hill for generations. The impact individuals have made in their community is clear through parks that have been named in their honor.
Dr. James Naismith statue near the entrance of the Basketball Hall of Fame.
A visitor checks his wing span compared to a NBA player at The Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Upper Hill homes were built in the 1920s
"Upper Hill is urban but has a small city feeling. Housing prices are better here than in other areas. You can still buy a home for under $300,000 here," says Nina Sable, a realtor who specializes in Springfield and works for William Ravis. The town has a densely built layout with an average of 17 people per acre, and the average home value is around $260,000. Though homes skew older, they are well maintained, according to Sable. "Because the top market price is lower here, people have more discretionary cash, so the interiors are better." The area offers a mix of historic properties, mostly built in the early to mid-1900s, including colonials, Cape Cods and bungalows. Sable describes the market as "very active" and says houses sell quickly.
a lovely cape cod in the Upper Hill section of Springfield.
An aerial view of the streets and homes in the Upper Hill section of Springfield.
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Basketball is always on the mind of kids at Bolden Park in Springfield.
Samuel A. Bolden Park is a living memory
South Branch Mill River runs along Alden Street, where Springfield College is. Some locals stand along the sliver of grass between the road and water to fish. Gunn Square has a tot-friendly playground for kids ages 2 to 5. Samuel A. Bolden Park on Wilbraham Avenue is more than just a place to play Basketball; it's also a living memory, named after a beloved community that has always lent a helping hand in support of families. Forest Park's over 700 acres off Sumner Avenue, just 2 miles away, offer winding trails along ponds and lakes. Among its many attractions is an indoor ice-skating rink and America's first public swimming pool, established in 1889.
John J Duggan Middle School gives the kids an educational walk into the school
Springfield Public Schools
Springfield Public Schools serves Upper Hill. Nearby schools include William N. DeBerry Elementary School and John J Duggan Academy for grades 6 through 12; both earn a C minus rating from Niche. Springfield Central High School, which scores a B, has over 2,000 students, making it one of the largest in Western Massachusetts.
Forest Park hosts "Bright Nights"
Springfield College hosts Upper Hill's annual block party — a tradition since 2004, held at either William N. DeBerry Elementary School or Samuel A. Bolden Park. A thousand residents show up each year for face painting, live music, free food, music and more. During the holidays, Forest Park also hosts "Bright Nights" — a 2-mile drive through festive lights. The farmers' market has also been open for business in Forest Park nearly year-round since 1998.
Forest Park is a 735-acre Forest Park located in Springfield.
Ladies take a stroll in Forest Park in Springfield.
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School children visit the Springfield Museums.
Bus stops are plentiful in Springfield
"It's walkable but not as walkable as a big city. You still need a car to get from place to place," Sable says. In 3 miles, locals can be at the Baystate Medical Center on Chestnut Street — a level 1 trauma center with over 700 beds. Bradley International is 21 miles south along Interstate 91. Bus stops are plentiful, many situated along State Street and Wilbraham Road.
Everyday needs are at Five Town Plaza
Talk of the Town on Wilbraham Road is famous for its jerk chicken. Just a short walk from this restaurant on the same road, locals also enjoy Jamaican cuisine at Sweet Spice. Five Town Plaza, 3 miles away via South Branch Parkway, is there for everyday needs with its Pet Supplies Plus, Big Lots, Big Y World Class Market for groceries and more.
Crispy's is your place to go for wings, burgers and anything fried in the Upper Hill Section.
The signs greet shoppers to Five Star Plaza in Springfield.
This Big Y store is at Star Plaza in Springfield.
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Springfield Museums and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Living in Upper Hill, locals can watch as NBA players are inducted into the Hall of Fame. Tickets always sell out. Though this ceremony used to take place locally at Springfield College, it's still held just 2 miles from home at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Hall of Fame Avenue. At the entrance, locals and tourists are greeted by a statue of basketball's first coach, instructor James Naismith of Springfield College. Springfield Museums on Edwards Street is the same distance from Upper Hill. Its cluster of five museums includes the fully bilingual museum dedicated to Dr. Seuss in Spanish and English.
A woman views a sculpture at George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum in Springfield.
These sculptures are outside of the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden in Springfield.
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Parks in this Area
Nathan Bill Park
Blunt Park
Keep Springfield Beautiful
Forest Park
Johnny Appleseed Park
Balliet Park
Transit
Airport
Bradley International
35 min drive
Bus
American International College (1)
Bus
Wilbraham & Reed
Bus
Wilbraham & Lakeside
Bus
American International College (2)
Bus
Westford & Gunn (2)
Bus
Wilbraham & Suffolk (2)
Bus
Westford & Massachusetts (1)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Upper Hill
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Upper Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Upper Hill, Springfield sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Upper Hill, Springfield over the last 12 months is $280,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
7,678
Median Age
27
Population Density
19 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$34,518
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$50,844
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
79.9%
College Graduates
22.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.2%
% Population in Labor Force
44%
Below the national average
65.1%
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®
41/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
50/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
50/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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