Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
23%
South Hadley
South Hadley, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,534
Population
16,504
Renter Mix
26% Rent
Home to Mount Holyoke College and immense state parks
College Town
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Suburban
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River
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Nestled along the Connecticut River in the suburbs of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, South Hadley is home to Mount Holyoke College and is known for its college town vibe. With this youthful presence also comes a close-knit community that supports its local businesses, ranging from restaurants and specialty shops to local markets and medical practices.
South Hadley’s northern portion is made up of Skinner State Park and Mount Holyoke Range State Park. These sprawling recreation areas feature hiking trails, scenic river views, historic architecture, a lava rock range, and areas for winter sports! South Hadley boasts a sense of historic charm, offering small town historic sites like the Skinner Museum off of Woodbridge Street. Enjoy even more museums, restaurants, shopping centers, and riverfront views in nearby communities like Holyoke, Chicopee, and Springfield.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$86,933
Average: $116,992
Education
6,062
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,515
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
South Hadley has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
33%
Other Education
67%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in South Hadley, MA is $1,534 for one bedroom, $1,897 for two bedrooms, and $2,350 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Hadley has increased by 2.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,534/month
604 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Hadley, MA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Michael E. Smith Middle School
Public
Grades K-8
468 Students
Public
Grades K-5
375 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
264 Students
Michael E. Smith Middle School
Public
Grades K-8
468 Students
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
Public
Grades 6-12
395 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
456 Students
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
Public
Grades 6-12
395 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mount Holyoke College Botanic Garden
- J.A. Skinner State Park
- Children's Museum at Holyhoke
- Holyoke Heritage State Park
- Mount Tom State Reservation
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.