Longmeadow, MA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 15,858 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | High |
Climate
Temperatures are moderate during the summer, but have your shovels ready for the winter--average snowfall in January is 13 inches.
Geography
Longmeadow lies a few miles south of Springfield, near the border with Connecticut.
Cultural Attractions
The Longmeadow Historical Society maintains the historic Storrs House and offers tours each May.
Historical
The town's name comes from "Long Meddow," a piece of common pastureland that was shared by the area's early English settlers.
Economy
Longmeadow's economy is largely retail based.
| Median home price [details] | $340,000 |
| Median home price, 2008 [details] | $285,000 |
| Number of home sales [details] | 193 |
| Median dwelling age (in years) | 41 |
| Average property taxes [details] | $3,898 |
| Place to state foreclosures [details] | 9 |
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