What percentage of people rent in Southwick, MA?
16.6% (±6.0 points) of the occupied homes in Southwick, MA are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 632 renting households against 3,183 that own their home.
In Southwick, the share of households that rent went from 18.7% in 2015–2019 to 16.6% in 2020–2024 (−2.1 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 16.6% (±6.0 points)
- Renting households
- 632 (±229)
- Median renter income
- $57,344 (±$35,880)
Who rents and who owns in Southwick
| Southwick | Hampden County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 16.6% (±6.0 points) | 37.8% (±0.8 points) | 37.5% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 632 (±229) | 69,691 (±1,576) | 1,043,884 (±6,942) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 3,183 (±269) | 114,780 (±1,486) | 1,741,158 (±8,598) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.6 (±0.3) | 2.2 (±0.0) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.6 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $57,344 (±$35,880) | $36,774 (±$1,012) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $128,542 (±$15,922) | $99,457 (±$2,943) | $135,402 (±$770) | $100,009 |
In Southwick, the renter share is lower than in Hampden County (37.8%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (37.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Hampden County, Southwick ranks 11 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 196 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Southwick has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 18.7% (±4.5 points) | 16.6% (±6.0 points) | −2.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $1,105 (±$76) | $1,332 (±$72) | +20.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $73,776 (±$9,289) | $120,462 (±$16,246) | +63.3% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Southwick
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwick | — | 16.6% (±6.0 points) | — |
| North Granby | 4.2 mi | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | Lower |
| Westfield | 6.1 mi | 31.4% (±3.1 points) | Higher |
| Granby | 6.2 mi | 7.9% (±2.6 points) | Lower |
| Suffield | 6.2 mi | 13.3% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Agawam Town | 6.4 mi | 25.6% (±2.7 points) | Higher |
| Salmon Brook | 6.6 mi | 19.5% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Granville | 7.1 mi | 6.8% (±3.4 points) | Lower |
| West Springfield Town | 8.3 mi | 41.5% (±4.0 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Granby, CT (0.0%), Granby, CT (7.9%), Granville, MA (6.8%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Westfield, MA (31.4%), Agawam Town, MA (25.6%), West Springfield Town, MA (41.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Hampden County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Westfield | 31.4% (±3.1 points) |
| 6 | Palmer Town | 28.5% (±5.2 points) |
| 7 | Agawam Town | 25.6% (±2.7 points) |
| 8 | Ludlow | 22.5% (±3.2 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Chester | 17.5% (±7.3 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Monson | 17.5% (±5.4 points) |
| 11 | Southwick | 16.6% (±6.0 points) |
| 12 | Russell | 15.4% (±10.1 points) |
| 13 | East Longmeadow | 13.4% (±3.9 points) |
| 14 | Brimfield | 12.5% (±5.2 points) |
| 15 | Wilbraham | 11.2% (±3.2 points) |
| 16 | Wales | 10.6% (±4.0 points) |
| 17 | Longmeadow | 9.9% (±2.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Hampden County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Southwick
How many renters are there in Southwick?
Southwick has an estimated 632 (±229) renting households, 16.6% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Southwick?
In Southwick, the share of households that rent went from 18.7% in 2015–2019 to 16.6% in 2020–2024 (−2.1 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Southwick?
A renting household in Southwick has 1.6 people on average, against 2.6 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Southwick?
The median renting household in Southwick, MA has an income of $57,344 (±$35,880) a year, against $128,542 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southwick town, Hampden County, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southwick town, Hampden County, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Southwick town, Hampden County, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Southwick town, Hampden County, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Southwick town, Hampden County, Massachusetts
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Southwick town, Hampden County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:65825, in state:25 county:013).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures last updated on .
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