Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
16%
Over 65
27%
Hadley, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,550
Population
4,486
Renter Mix
32% Rent
A peaceful agricultural community along the Connecticut River
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Peaceful
Tucked along the Connecticut River in Hampshire County, Hadley is a small Massachusetts town where working farmland and Pioneer Valley charm go hand in hand. Expansive fields stretch toward a traditional town center, and the surrounding landscape makes it easy to forget that Northampton, Amherst, and Springfield are all within a short drive. For renters who want breathing room without giving up access to city conveniences, Hadley strikes a rare balance.
Explore the City
A lovely book exchange sits on some residential streets in Hadley.
Cul-de-sac's are common and a great way for your kids to play safely in Hadley, MA.
An overview of Route 9 in Hadley, MA.
Silvio O. Conte trail and nature preserve is a special place and one to visit in Hadley.
Mount Holyoke Range is home to the best hiking and peaks in the area of Hadley.
Hadley's farms and fields include a Christmas tree farm.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$111,940
Average: $139,131
Education
2,183
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,367
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hadley has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
44%
Other Education
56%
Rent Trends
As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Hadley, MA is $1,485 for a studio, $1,550 for one bedroom, $1,885 for two bedrooms, and $1,867 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hadley has increased by 0.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,550/month
780 Sq Ft
House
$4,102/month
1,183 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,955/month
1,114 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hadley, MA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
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Schools
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School
Public
Grades K-12
592 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
321 Students
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School
Public
Grades K-12
592 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
190 Students
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School
Public
Grades K-12
592 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
190 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hitchcock Center for the Environment
- The Botanic Garden of Smith College
- J.A. Skinner State Park
- Beneski Museum of Natural History
- Massachusetts Natural History Museum
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 September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.