South Hadley

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South Hadley, MA

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Home to Mount Holyoke College and immense state parks

College Town Wooded Suburban River Community

Nestled along the Connecticut River in the suburbs of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, South Hadley is home to Mount Holyoke College and is known for its college town vibe. With this youthful presence also comes a close-knit community that supports its local businesses, ranging from restaurants and specialty shops to local markets and medical practices.

South Hadley’s northern portion is made up of Skinner State Park and Mount Holyoke Range State Park. These sprawling recreation areas feature hiking trails, scenic river views, historic architecture, a lava rock range, and areas for winter sports! South Hadley boasts a sense of historic charm, offering small town historic sites like the Skinner Museum off of Woodbridge Street. Enjoy even more museums, restaurants, shopping centers, and riverfront views in nearby communities like Holyoke, Chicopee, and Springfield.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in South Hadley, MA is $1,484 for one bedroom, $1,821 for two bedrooms, and $2,000 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Hadley has increased by 10.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,484/month
604 Sq Ft
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Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

32

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Michael E. Smith Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

526 Students

4
out of 10

Mosier Elementary School

Public

Grades 2-4

345 Students

4
out of 10

Plains Elementary

Public

Grades PK-1

307 Students

Rating Unavailable

Michael E. Smith Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

526 Students

4
out of 10

South Hadley High

Public

Grades 9-12

500 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mount Holyoke College Botanic Garden
  • J.A. Skinner State Park
  • Children's Museum at Holyhoke
  • Holyoke Heritage State Park
  • Mount Tom State Reservation

Airports

  • Bradley International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.