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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
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$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
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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 2 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 2025-12-06.
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 70/100.
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