Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Chicopee

Affordability in Chicopee, MA

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Chicopee is $1,157 per month and the median household income is $62,615 per year. About 44% of Chicopee residents rent their homes, reflecting a sizable renter community with real demand for affordable options.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Chicopee Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 536 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Chicopee

The scores below reflect walkability, transit, and bikeability in the areas around assisted properties in Chicopee, according to Walk Score.

• Walk Score: 16 - Car-Dependent. Most errands require a car.
• Transit Score: 41 - Some Transit. Some bus or other public transit options are available.
• Bike Score: 29. Biking is possible but infrastructure is limited.

Residents without a car should confirm specific routes and service frequency with the local transit provider before committing to a property.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 16 public schools across 2 districts serve Chicopee, including 10 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Renting in Chicopee, MA

The median household income in Chicopee is $62,615 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median monthly rent across all rental housing in the city is $1,157, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Income-restricted housing in Chicopee -- spanning 545 units across 11 HUD-assisted properties -- is designed to keep housing costs below what the open market typically charges, making it a meaningful option for renters whose incomes fall below area limits.

• Median household income: $62,615 per year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,157 per month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of households who rent: 44% (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environment & Flood Risk

Of the 11 affordable properties mapped for flood exposure in Chicopee, 1 is located in a high-risk flood zone. The remaining 10 properties fall outside high-risk areas, meaning most HUD-assisted housing here carries low flood exposure.