Alford Town, MA

Living in Alford Town

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Bikeability 59
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Walkability 59
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Commute 77
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Public Transit 48
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Affordability 15
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Public Safety 67
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Airports 28
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Hospitals 26
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Colleges 93
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Schools 77
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Residents

431 Population -1 (2010–19)
63  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
52% College-Educated -5% (2010–19)
75% Family Households +18% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years10%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years47%
75 years and over15%

Diversity

Asian2%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate19%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree31%

Households

Family household75%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$107k Median Household Income +$24k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -11% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K18%
$125K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more13%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector58%
Self-employed22%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts57%
Sales and office14%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van80%
Public transportation3%
Walked5%
Worked at home10%

Housing

$653k Median Home Value +$63k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
- Median Monthly Rent -$308 (2010–19)
49% Owner-Occupied -21% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached98%
Multiple units1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier24%

Home Value

$50K to $99K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K30%
$750K to $999K13%
$1M to $1.49M13%
$2M or more13%

House Heating Type

Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene67%
LP gas17%
Utility gas5%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Alford Town

United States45
Massachusetts37
Pittsfield Metro Area58
Berkshire County58

Property Crime in Alford Town

United States48
Massachusetts28
Pittsfield Metro Area35
Berkshire County35

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (70%)(23%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton72%
Donald Trump22%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 3 14
Feb 25 3 11
Mar 33 4 8
Apr 45 4 2
May 56 4 0
Jun 64 4 0
Jul 69 4 0
Aug 67 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 48 5 0
Nov 38 4 2
Dec 28 4 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alford Town

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding71
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Alford Town, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Alford Town, MA

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Berkshire Meadows
3 miles, SE
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John Dewey Academy
5 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Alford Town, MA

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Bard College
29 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Alford Town, MA

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Fairview Hospital
5 miles, SE
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Sharon Hospital
26 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Alford Town, MA

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