Situated to the west of the Connecticut River and just outside of Springfield, Massachusetts, Agawam is a growing community in Hampden County. Agawam is home to about 28,000 people as of a 2010 census.
As of 2013, the median house and condo value was about $219,000, a significant increase since 2000. In 2015, the figure was closer to $167,000. This is lower than the average value for all of Massachusetts. The amount of foreclosures and short sales were consistent throughout 2015, but median listing prices decreased in in July. Apartment rentals in Agawam are considered more expensive than in neighboring communities.
Agawam offers a variety of detached homes, townhouses, mobile homes and apartment complexes. The median house size in Agawam in 2015 was 1,601 square feet, whereas townhouses were slightly smaller at 1,300 square feet.
Colonial homes are commonplace in Agawam, as are ranch homes with two to four bedrooms. White siding and brick are common home exteriors, making it easy to find a house that you enjoy living in.