Indian Orchard

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Indian Orchard, MA Area Guide

A charming small town proximal to Springfield and Chicopee

Quaint Small Business Riverfront Family¬-Friendly Commuter

A small town just six miles outside of Springfield and Chicopee, Indian Orchard is a family-friendly oasis on the banks of the Chicopee River. This suburb features community parks, great public schools, and safe residential neighborhoods. Residents appreciate the easy commute into both Chicopee and Springfield, making their trips to and from work easier than ever. This pleasant small town offers easy access to Interstates 90 and 291, Westover Airport, the Chicopee Country Club, Chicopee Memorial State Park, Western New England University, and Ludlow Country Club. Boston is under a two-hour drive from Indian Orchard, so locals enjoy visiting the big city for entertainment, dining, and shopping options — not to mention the abundance of historic sites, museums, and landmarks.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$48,421

Average: $60,300

Education

1,334

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

3,919

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

35 Years

Largest Age Group

10-19 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

29%

Over 65

13%

Housing Distribution

Indian Orchard has more renters than homeowners.

Renters
58%
Non-Renters
42%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

Airports

  • Bradley International
  • Worcester Regional

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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.