Becket Town, MA
Living in Becket Town
Bikeability16
Walkability36
Commute23
Public Transit25
Affordability52
Public Safety73
Airports28
Hospitals47
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools55
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.9kPopulation+339 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
31%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
70%Family Households+10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years37%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate33%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$74kMedian Household Income+$32k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+10% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K18%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector63%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office15%
Service26%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$259kMedian Home Value+$49k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$838Median Monthly Rent+$84 (2010–19)
42%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached97%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K22%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene34%
LP gas24%
Utility gas1%
Wood27%
Crime
Violent Crime in Becket Town
United States45
Massachusetts37
Pittsfield Metro Area58
Berkshire County58
Property Crime in Becket Town
United States48
Massachusetts28
Pittsfield Metro Area35
Berkshire County35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (73%)(22%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump22%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 3 | 16 |
| Feb | 24 | 3 | 13 |
| Mar | 33 | 4 | 10 |
| Apr | 45 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 55 | 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 | 3 |
| Dec | 27 | 4 | 13 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Becket Town
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding73
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Becket Town, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Becket Town, MA
St Mary's School
8 miles, W
The Montessori School of the Berkshires
9 miles, W
Berkshire Christian Schools
11 miles, W
Berkshire Waldorf High School
12 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Becket Town, MA
Westfield State University
18 miles, SE
Smith College
23 miles, E
Mount Holyoke College
26 miles, E
College of Our Lady of the Elms
27 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Becket Town, MA
Berkshire Medical Center
15 miles, NW
Fairview Hospital
16 miles, SW
Baystate Noble Hospital
20 miles, SE
Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The
22 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Becket Town, MA
Bradley International Airport
32 miles, SE
Albany International Airport
49 miles, NW
Worcester Regional Airport
62 miles, E
Tweed-New Haven Airport
71 miles, S