Chicopee

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Chicopee, MA Area Guide

A historic riverside community in the heart of New England’s Knowledge Corridor

Suburb Military River Commuter Historic

Chicopee is a large suburban community bordered by Springfield to the south and the Connecticut River to the west. Gorgeous historic architecture dots the landscape, from the Baroque Revival-style Basilica of Saint Stanislaus and the Romanesque Chicopee City Hall to more subdued structures like the Edward Bellamy house. The city is home to Westover Air Reserve Base, which employs many locals and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year for its annual air show. Serving as a sort of bridge between Springfield and Holyoke, many folks who work in these neighboring cities choose to live in Chicopee, including many who work or study at the region’s many colleges.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Chicopee, MA is $1,215 for a studio, $1,342 for one bedroom, $1,526 for two bedrooms, and $1,847 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chicopee has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,342/month
618 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Chicopee, MA is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

55 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

43 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

40 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Fairview Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Bellamy Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Holyoke Heritage State Park
  • Children's Museum at Holyhoke
  • Lake Lorraine State Park
  • Springfield Armory National Historic Site
  • Lupa Zoo

Airports

  • Bradley International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.