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Chicopee, MA

Founded 1640Hampden CountyElev. 61 m
Population
55,213
Median home
$251,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
17
Sex offenders
10

Overview

About Chicopee

With about 55,213 residents, Chicopee is one of Massachusetts's notable places. Chicopee was founded in 1640 and sits in Hampden County. The median age is 41.1 and the median household income is $66,927. Homes carry a median value of $251,800, and about 57% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (65.8%). Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
55,213
Median age
41.1
Median household income
$66,927
Per-capita income
$36,140
Poverty rate
15.2%
High-school grad or higher
87%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
Unemployment
6.5%
Avg. commute
21.1 min
Work from home
7.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White65.8%
Hispanic or Latino25.9%
Black4%
Asian2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts34.5%
Sales & office20.7%
Service20.1%
Production, transportation & material moving16.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$251,800
Median gross rent
$1,108/mo
Owner-occupied
57.2%
Median year built
1957
Households
24,192
Avg. household size
2.25

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Chicopee has 17 public schools9 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading35%
Math35%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Chicopee AcademyHighGrades 712
Chicopee Comprehensive High SchoolHighGrades 912
Chicopee HighHighGrades 912
Hampden Charter School of Science EastHighGrades 612charter
Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter SchoolHighGrades 912charter
Bellamy MiddleMiddleGrades 68
Dupont MiddleMiddleGrades 68
BarryElementary
BelcherElementaryGrades -12
BoweElementary
BowieElementary
Fairview ElementaryElementaryGrades -15
Gen John J StefanikElementary
Lambert-LavoieElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime50% above national
Chicopee580
Massachusetts327
United States386
6% lower than 2019
20192023
property crime5% below national
Chicopee1,857
Massachusetts1,150
United States1,952
22% lower than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Chicopee Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Chicopee.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Hampden County
HurricaneRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Chicopee is in Hampden County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Chicopee was founded in 1640 and sits in Hampden County. Elevation ~61 m.

Map of Chicopee
Chicopee, MA
Where Chicopee is
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Historic places

6 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Valentine SchoolPolish National HomeCity HallPage, Thomas D., HouseCarreau BlockAl's Diner
Notable people from Chicopee
Edward BellamyLilian Jackson BraunPhilip LabonteTeddy CharlesMichael Dean WoodfordSabina GadeckiGarry St. JeanRyan MaloneLucius E. PinkhamDaniel Webster Whittle
People searches in Chicopee
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Nearby cities
Holyoke (4 mi)Springfield (5 mi)Westfield (10 mi)Northampton (12 mi)Amherst (13 mi)Worcester (40 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Chicopee, MA (10)

Public sex-offender registry records for Chicopee, Massachusetts.

Luis H Perez, 58
Chicopee · Hampden County · 01013
AKA Luis H Perez
Jesus Garcia, 46
Chicopee · Hampden County · 01013
AKA Manuel Martinez, Jesus M Garcia
Kevin G Cavanaugh, 63
Chicopee · Hampden County · 01013
AKA Kevin George Cavanaugh, Robert King
Christopher Hall, 35
Chicopee · Hampden County · 01020
AKA Christopher Ryan Hall, Christopher Hall
Richard C King, 79
Chicopee · Hampden County · 01020
AKA Richard Charles King
Jose Luis Martinez, 51
Chicopee · Hampden County · 01013
Jose L Martinez, 51
Chicopee · Hampden County · 01013
AKA King Bronx Martinez, Jose Louis Martinez
Roberto Martinez, 35
Chicopee · Hampden County · 01013
Robert Brown, 73
Chicopee · Hampden County · 01013
AKA Robert Nmn Brown
Robert M Brown, 73
Chicopee · Hampden County · 01013
AKA Robert M Brown, Robert Brown

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Chicopee — frequently asked

What is the population of Chicopee, Massachusetts?
Chicopee has a population of about 55,213, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Chicopee?
The median home value in Chicopee is $251,800, and the median gross rent is $1,108/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Chicopee safe? What is the crime rate?
Chicopee Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 580 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Chicopee face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Hampden County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including hurricane, ice storm, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Chicopee?
Chicopee has 17 public schools (9 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Chicopee?
Public registry data lists 10 registered sex offenders in or near Chicopee. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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