Senior Living Apartments in Springfield, MA

Learn More About Senior Apartments in Springfield, MA

In a state filled with historical significance, Springfield distinguishes itself as “The City of Firsts” and celebrates those achievements at its many popular museums, including the Basketball Hall of Fame, Dr. Seuss Museum and Sculpture Garden, and Springfield Armory. Music, culinary, and arts festivals also keep this western Massachusetts cultural hub lively throughout the year.

In Springfield, senior apartments are communities geared exclusively toward residents 55+ and provide amenities similar to a typical apartment complex. These communities offer older adults an easier lifestyle by taking care of tasks such as yard work and household repairs, but they typically provide limited organized social events and few additional services compared to those offered by independent or assisted living communities.

Cost of Senior Apartments in Springfield, MA

The median monthly cost of a senior apartment is around $1,400 in the state of Massachusetts. To learn more about the cost of senior apartments in Springfield, contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.

Learn More About Springfield, MA

Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Springfield are rated four points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated close to the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Grocery	Clothing
96	98	87	91	103	93

Income and Housing

Median income age 45-64	Median income age 65+	Median household income	Average individual income	Median employee salary	Average property tax	One-bedroom apartment gross rent estimate
$44,141 per year	$31,085 per year	$36,513 per year	$19,233 per year	$45,567 per year	$3,049 per year	$825 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Springfield include:

Mercy Medical Center

• Facility type: religious, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 310+
• Specialties: emergency department, inpatient surgery, physical therapy

Baystate Medical Center

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 730+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

Holyoke Medical Center

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 180+
• Specialties: emergency department, spine surgery, hemodialysis

Weather and Climate

Springfield has a humid continental climate, meaning the city experiences four seasons with plenty of precipitation throughout the year. Summers are usually quite warm but are moderated by ocean breezes, whereas winters are cold, wet, and snowy. Given its relative proximity to the Atlantic coast, Springfield is prone to nor’easters with extreme amounts of snow. In warmer seasons, tropical storms and hurricanes sometimes occur, but they usually weaken in the North Atlantic’s cooler waters before reaching Massachusetts, or they divert eastward and miss the state. The average humidity level in Springfield is 69%, and humidity levels are often highest during September at about 75%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
26°F	34°F	17°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
74°F	85°F	62°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 74

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average Annual Precipitation: 45.7″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median age	Percent of population over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
34.7	12.3%	153,186	4,807.3 per square mile	2.6

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.4%	2.2%	20.9%	44.7%	<0.1%	4.6%	31.7%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Springfield: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 74/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Hampden County

Democratic	Republican	Other
55.1%	39.1%	5.8%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Springfield include:

• Springfield Museums (the Quadrangle):
  • George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum
  • Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts
  • The Springfield Science Museum
  • The Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History
  • The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum
• The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
• Museum of Springfield History
• Springfield Armory National Historic Site
• Court Square
• The McKnight Historic District (Victorian architecture)

Outdoor attractions in Springfield:

• The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden (the Quadrangle)
• Forest Park
• Connecticut River Walk and Bikeway
• Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center

Springfield’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Symphony Hall
• Armory Big Band Concerts
• Mattoon Street Arts Festival
• Forest Park Farmers’ Market
• MassMutual Center (sports and events venue)
• Tower Square (shopping)

Transportation

Springfield Union Station serves as a hub for several types of public transportation. The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) operates bus routes and other services throughout Springfield and surrounding towns, as does Peter Pan Bus Lines and Greyhound. For seniors, PVTA offers reduced fares and an accessible van service for door-to-door transportation. Amtrak has five rail routes that run through Springfield via Union Station: the Vermonter, the Lake Shore Limited, the Hartford Line (CTRail), the Valley Flyer, and the Northeast Regional.