The Town FilesEast Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Town in Hampden County · population 16,430 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $376,800
- Household income
- $106,676
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 51 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 43.7
East Longmeadow is a town of 16,430 people in Hampden County, Massachusetts. The median home is worth $376,800, below the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). It ranks easier by car than 72% of Massachusetts towns, more vibrant than 71% of Massachusetts towns.
How East Longmeadow ranks
Percentile among Massachusetts towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Massachusetts towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in East Longmeadow is worth $376,800, below the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $106,676, which is more affordable than 91% of Massachusetts towns. Median rent is $1,337 a month. 86.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | East Longmeadow | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $376,800 | $510,150 |
| Median rent | $1,337 | $1,561 |
| Median household income | $106,676 | $108,622 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 86.6% | 80.7% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1968 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in East Longmeadow
| People | East Longmeadow | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7 | 44.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.1% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 22.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.3% | 45.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.8% | 6.3% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.6% | — |
| Work from home | 15.5% | 17.7% |
| Average commute | 22.6 min | 30.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.6% | 93.9% |
Weather in East Longmeadow
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 18.8°F. About 47.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 51.2 inches of snow (typical Massachusetts town: 49.5 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 126 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Longmeadow since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Massachusetts town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on June 1, 2011 about 2.9 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 204 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 18, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 26, 2011.
Severe weather in Hampden County since 1996
Hampden County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3599: Hurricane Lee |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4496: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3438: Covid-19 |
| April 19, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4110: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3350: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Hampden County
Hampden County had 202,129 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,834 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in East Longmeadow itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in East Longmeadow
5 public schools with 2,507 students, about 12.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Longmeadow High | 9-12 | 771 | 11.3 |
| Birchland Park | 6-8 | 614 | 11.0 |
| Meadow Brook | PK-2 | 562 | 20.1 |
| Mapleshade | 3-5 | 287 | 12.5 |
| Mountain View | 3-5 | 273 | 10.9 |
Towns near East Longmeadow
- Longmeadow, MA3.8 mi · 15,853 people · home $454,100
- Hampden, MA4.2 mi · 4,966 people · home $358,200
- Springfield, MA4.2 mi · 155,929 people · home $245,000
- Sherwood Manor, CT5.0 mi · 5,372 people · home $255,300
- Hazardville, CT5.2 mi · 6,870 people · home $242,900
- Somers, CT5.3 mi · 10,255 people · home $395,800
- Wilbraham, MA5.6 mi · 14,613 people · home $416,000
- Wilbraham, MA5.7 mi · 4,003 people · home $400,300
East Longmeadow questions
Is East Longmeadow, Massachusetts a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, East Longmeadow scores better for retirees than 25% of Massachusetts towns and quieter than 28%. 21.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.7).
How much does a house cost in East Longmeadow?
The median owner-occupied home in East Longmeadow is valued at $376,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $106,676, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,337 a month.
What is the weather like in East Longmeadow?
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 18.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.0 inches of precipitation a year and 51.2 inches of snow.
Does East Longmeadow get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Longmeadow since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on June 1, 2011. The typical Massachusetts town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)