Moving to Erving, Massachusetts

Population: 1,467. Estimated population in July 2024: 1,544 (+5.2% change)
Males: 738 (50.3%), Females: 729 (49.7%)

Franklin County

Demographics

Median resident age: 38.7 years
Median household income: $40,039
Median house value: $96,300

Population by Race

Races in Erving:

• White Non-Hispanic (96.3%)
• American Indian (2.0%)
• Two or more races (1.7%)
• Hispanic (0.9%)

Ancestries: French (18.7%), English (17.2%), Polish (15.7%), Irish (15.1%), French Canadian (10.3%), German (10.0%).

Elevation: 475 feet

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Erving

• High school or higher: 84.5%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 11.6%
• Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
• Unemployed: 5.4%
• Mean travel time to work: 22.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Erving town

• Never married: 21.6%
• Now married: 56.5%
• Separated: 2.2%
• Widowed: 8.5%
• Divorced: 11.2%

2.0% Foreign born (0.8% North America, 0.7% Europe, 0.5% Asia).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Erving:

• ATHOL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; ATHOL, MA)
• FRANKLIN MEDICAL CENTER (about 15 miles; GREENFIELD, MA)
• UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES (about 17 miles; AMHERST, MA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Erving:

• WESTOVER ARB/METROPOLITAN (about 31 miles; SPRINGFIELD/CHICOPEE, MA; Abbreviation: CEF)
• BARNES MUNI (about 38 miles; WESTFIELD/SPRINGFIELD, MA; Abbreviation: BAF)
• WORCESTER REGIONAL (about 44 miles; WORCESTER, MA; Abbreviation: ORH)

Other public-use airports nearest to Erving:

• TURNERS FALLS (about 9 miles; MONTAGUE, MA; Abbreviation: 0B5)
• ORANGE MUNI (about 9 miles; ORANGE, MA; Abbreviation: ORE)
• DILLANT-HOPKINS (about 22 miles; KEENE, NH; Abbreviation: EEN)

Amtrak stations near Erving:

• 18 miles: AMHERST (RAILROAD ST.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
• 20 miles: BRATTLEBORO (VERNON RD.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, call for car rental service, call for taxi service.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Erving:

• UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS-AMHERST (about 23 miles; AMHERST, MA; Full-time enrollment: 21,468)
• SMITH COLLEGE (about 26 miles; NORTHAMPTON, MA; Full-time enrollment: 3,053)
• KEENE STATE COLLEGE (about 27 miles; KEENE, NH; Full-time enrollment: 4,049)
• MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE (about 29 miles; SOUTH HADLEY, MA; Full-time enrollment: 2,029)
• MOUNT WACHUSETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 29 miles; GARDNER, MA; Full-time enrollment: 2,023)
• HOLYOKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 32 miles; HOLYOKE, MA; Full-time enrollment: 3,747)
• WESTERN NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE (about 34 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Full-time enrollment: 3,285)

Public primary/middle school in Erving:

• ERVING ELEMENTARY (Students: 168; Location: 28 NORTHFIELD RD; Grades: PK – 06)

Libraries

Library in Erving:

• ERVING PUBLIC LIBRARIES (Operating income: $37,917; Location: 12 EAST MAIN ST.; 10,552 books; 216 audio materials; 298 video materials; 26 serial subscriptions)