Economic Impact
Economic Impact: Snowmobiling in Massachusetts
There is:
- $65 Million of economic value generated by snowmobilers annually in Mass. *
- 17,000+ registered snowmobiles in Mass,
- 2,100 plus miles of snowmobile trails in Mass,
- 8,000+ members of the Snowmobile Association of Mass Inc, (SAM)
- 30 clubs are members of (SAM)
- 50 Business members of (SAM)
- 13 Dealer members of (SAM)
(*Figures adjusted for 2010)
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 (2003)
- 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 ($65,000 when adjusted to 2010)
AGE
<30 13%
30-35 14%
36-45 43%
46-50 12%
51-70 18%
INCOME (2003)
<$30,000 9%
$30,000-$45,000 17%
$45,000-$60,000 21%
$60,000-$75,000 15%
>$75,000 38%
