Wilbraham
Offering residents a bucolic setting combined with convenient access to the amenities of downtown Springfield. The Town of Wilbraham is a suburban community located 6 miles east of Springfield; 81 miles southwest of Boston; 33 miles north of Hartford Connecticut; and 140 miles from New York City. The town boasts many beautiful residential neighborhoods as well as an outstanding public education system and a friendly hometown atmosphere.
Details About Wilbraham, Monson & Palmer, Massachusetts
Roads:
The major highways near these areas are Mass Pike, 291 and 91.
Distances between towns:
The closest city to these areas is Springfield, which is 5 miles to Wilbraham, 10-15 miles to Palmer and 15 miles to Monson. Wilbraham, Monson and Palmer all are within 5 miles of each other.
Airports:
Major airports in reach to Wilbraham, Monson and Palmer are Bradley International in Hartford, CT and Logan Airport in Boston, MA.
Population:
Wilbraham has a population of 13,473 according to the 2000 Census.
Job Opportunities:
The major employment sectors from the 2000 Census taken were:
Wilbraham:
Manufacturing 12.3%
Wholesale trade 4%
Retail trade 10.6%
Information 3.1%
Finance and Insurance 7.3%
Professional, scientific and technical services 7.0%
Schools:
The colleges closest to Wilbraham, Monson and Palmer are Western New England, Springfield, MA, American International College, Springfield, MA, Springfield Technical Community College, Springfield, MA, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, Bay Path College, Longmeadow, MA.
Housing:
Housing options available in Wilbraham, Monson and Palmer include single family, residential, commercial, lots, land, waterfront, town houses, and condominiums. In the 2000 census, it was noted that the average house value in: Wilbraham is $304,600. Currently, the homes in this town range from $185,000 to over $500,000.