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Belchertown

City in Massachusetts, United States

Overview

Belchertown is a charming small town in the Pioneer Valley, Massachusetts, known for its historic character, abundant outdoor spaces, and close-knit community. With scenic lakes, conservation areas, and classic New England architecture, it provides a peaceful escape just east of Amherst.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Massachusetts
Population
15,350
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.28°, -72.40°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,750
Local Cost
$1,870
Local Income
$3,600
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
8.2°C
Summer Avg
20.4°C
Winter Avg
-4.4°C
Record High
37.1°C
Record Low
-30.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1193 mm
Internet Speed
338 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
6
Transport
64
Walk Score
64
Footways
127.0
Airport
CEF
Distance
14 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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