Economic Impact
Snowmobiling in Massachusetts
There is:
- $54.7 Million of economic value generated by snowmobilers annually in Mass.
- 20,000+ registered snowmobiles in Mass,
- 1100 plus miles of snowmobile trails in Mass,
- 7800+ members of the Snowmobile Association of Mass Inc, (SAM)
- 40 clubs are members of (SAM)
- 50 Business members of (SAM)
- 13 Dealer members of (SAM)
Snowmobiling is:
- A family oriented sport. Over 70% of snowmobilers are made up of families.
- An environmentally friendly sport,
- An economic benefit to businesses and Governments,
- An organized sport made possible by volunteerism.
- A lot of fun.
ASSESSMENT OF SNOWMOBILING IN MASSACHUSETTS
Conducted by The Human Dimensions Research Unit, Department of Natural Resources Conservation, at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 2003
ECONOMIC IMPACT PER YEAR
Snowmobile Purchase (New): $20,488,561
Snowmobile Purchase (Used): $87,089,561
Trips Expenditures: $ 10,218,019
Non Trip-Related Expenditures: $8,234,815
Maintenance: $7,089,561
TOTAL SNOWMOBILE EXPENDITURES $ 54,759,623
AGE
<30 13%
30-35 14%
36-45 43%
46-50 12%
51-70 18%
INCOME
<$30,000 9%
$30,000-$45,000 17%
$45,000-$60,000 21%
$60,000-$75,000 15%
>$75,000 38%
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