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Leyden

A town of 734 people in Franklin County, Massachusetts
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Map of Leyden: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land29%3,301 of 11,484 acres
Trails7.8 mi0.4 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves5named on the map

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

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About Leyden

Town in Massachusetts, United States
734Population
18 sq miArea
928 ftElevation

Leyden is a town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 734 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Area code413
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Housing in Leyden

$430K▲ 0.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Leyden home is worth about $430,000, up 0.8% in a year, 35% below the Massachusetts typical home.

Only 1 sale in February 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Most working residents leave Leyden for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Greenfield (21%), Montague (7%) and Deerfield (6%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Greenfield
21%
Montague
7%
Deerfield
6%
Bernardston
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Leyden →

Health in Leyden

Compared with Massachusetts

2better than MA·6worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Baystate Franklin Medical CenterGreenfield · 7.3 mi · ER
Baystate Franklin HospitalGreenfield · 7.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · Leyden
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 01337, 01301 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Leyden →

Natural hazards in Leyden

46
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌀 Hurricanes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Leyden →

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Leyden has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 37 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

35° / 17°Winter
57° / 34°Spring
80° / 56°Summer
61° / 39°Fall
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