Agawam
City in Massachusetts, United States
Overview
Agawam is a small city in western Massachusetts noted for its friendly communities and blend of suburban comfort with accessible attractions. Home to Six Flags New England, it draws family visitors as well as locals who appreciate the area's parks, schools, and historic charm. The Connecticut River adds scenic beauty and outdoor recreation choices.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Massachusetts
Population
28,692
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.07°, -72.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
77
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,090
Local Cost
$1,750
Local Income
$3,500
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
9.4°C
Summer Avg
21.4°C
Winter Avg
-2.8°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
-29.4°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1200 mm
Internet Speed
4 Mbps
Upload
0 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BAF
Distance
13 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.