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East Longmeadow, MA

East Longmeadow is a city in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States situated in the Pioneer Valley region of Western Massachusetts. It had a population of 16,430 at the 2020 census. East Longmeadow is 5 mi (8.0 km) southeast of downtown Springfield, part of the Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area. Additionally, the town is 25 mi (40 km) north of Hartford, 88 mi (142 km) southwest of Boston, and 142 mi (229 km) northeast of New York City.

The development of East Longmeadow around the turn of the century was largely reliant on the brownstone quarrying industry. The industry brought many Swedish immigrants, formerly from Connecticut, along with large French and Italian populations to the area. These immigrants would typically labor in the quarries.

East Longmeadow hosts an annual Fourth of July Parade, which is one of the largest Fourth of July parades in Western Massachusetts. East Longmeadow High School also serves as host to an annual Fourth of July fireworks display, traditionally held on July 3.

The town of Longmeadow, Massachusetts was first settled in the 17th century. In the 1750s houses started appearing in the eastern part of the town known as "East Village". In 1894, East Village separated from Longmeadow and became officially incorporated as East Longmeadow in the same year. The town became well known for its brownstone quarries, even when it was still a part of Longmeadow.

A railroad was built through the town in the late 19th century by Springfield and New London Railroad. The railroad wasn't a part of a major route so it became abandoned by the 1980s. In the early 2010s, a bike path called The Redstone Rail Trail was built on a 1.6-mile section of where the tracks ran. It runs from Maple Street to Denslow Road. In 2020, the old train depot was bought and renovated into an ice cream stand. It opened for the first time in spring 2021.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 13.0 square miles (34 km2), of which 13.0 square miles (34 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (0.31%) is water. East Longmeadow is bordered by Enfield and Somers, Connecticut, to the south; Hampden to the east; Wilbraham on the northeast; Springfield on the north and northwest; and Longmeadow on the west.

The city places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Baystate Health offers a top-notch medical staff and a full spectrum of high-quality, state-of-the-art healthcare services. Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness provides a fully equipped gym and various fitness classes to keep you in shape. For those looking to join a gym, Century Fitness, New England Functional Fitness, and Orangetheory Fitness provide a 24/7 fitness solution with modern equipment and personal training services. For those interested in community events, the East Longmeadow Community Calendar lists numerous health and wellness activities, from yoga sessions to mental health workshops. Local parks and recreation areas like Forest Park and Redstone Rail Trail Bike Trail also host outdoor fitness events and walking groups, promoting physical activity and social interaction.

Top Sites in East Longmeadow, MA are Fenway Golf, Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, and Heritage Park. 
 

ZIP code: 01028. Area code: 413. Elevation: 400 ft (69 m). Area: 13.0 square miles (34 km2). Population: 16,430 (2020).
 

FAQs

Is East Longmeadow, MA a good place to live?

East Longmeadow is a very good place for families to consider. With an enviable combination of good schools, low crime, college-educated neighbors who tend to support education because of their own experiences, and a high rate of home ownership in predominantly single-family properties, East Longmeadow has some of the features that families look for when choosing a good community to raise children. Is East Longmeadow perfect? Of course not, and if you like frenetic nightlife, it will be far from your cup of tea. But overall this is a solid community, with many things to recommend it as a family-friendly place to live.

Is East Longmeadow, MA wealthy?

The per capita income in East Longmeadow in 2018 was $47,914, which is lower middle income relative to Massachusetts, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $191,656 for a family of four. However, East Longmeadow contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. East Longmeadow is a somewhat ethnically diverse town.

What is the crime rate in East Longmeadow, MA?

The crime rate in East Longmeadow is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 16 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in East Longmeadow is 1 in 62. Based on FBI crime data, East Longmeadow is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Massachusetts, East Longmeadow has a crime rate that is higher than 88% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of East Longmeadow

Neighborhood Scout

Fenway Golf

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

Heritage Park

Baystate Health

Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness

Century Fitness

New England Functional Fitness

Orangetheory Fitness

East Longmeadow Community Calendar

Forest Park

Redstone Rail Trail Bike Trail

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