Hancock Town, MA
Living in Hancock Town
Bikeability9
Walkability16
Commute35
Public Transit14
Affordability51
Public Safety72
Airports29
Hospitals18
Colleges91
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools63
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
599Population-119 (2010–19)
54 y Median Age+16 (2010–19)
35%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
74%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years12%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years41%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate38%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income-$10k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector64%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office18%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$287kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$675Median Monthly Rent+$112 (2010–19)
28%Owner-Occupied-18% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K17%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M4%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene43%
LP gas17%
Utility gas6%
Wood21%
Crime
Violent Crime in Hancock Town
United States45
Massachusetts37
Pittsfield Metro Area58
Berkshire County58
Property Crime in Hancock Town
United States48
Massachusetts28
Pittsfield Metro Area35
Berkshire County35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (71%)(23%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton67%
Donald Trump27%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 3 | 16 |
| Feb | 23 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar | 31 | 4 | 10 |
| Apr | 43 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov | 37 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 26 | 3 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hancock Town
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding70
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Hancock Town, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Hancock Town, MA
Darrow School
6 miles, SW
Berkshire Hills Sda School
6 miles, E
Housatonic Academy
7 miles, S
Mountain Road School
7 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Hancock Town, MA
Williams College
14 miles, NE
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
16 miles, NE
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
23 miles, NW
Russell Sage College
24 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Hancock Town, MA
Berkshire Medical Center
6 miles, SE
Samaritan Hospital
23 miles, NW
The Burdett Care Center
23 miles, NW
Samaritan Hospital-St Mary's Campus
24 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Hancock Town, MA
Albany International Airport
29 miles, NW
Bradley International Airport
52 miles, SE
Worcester Regional Airport
76 miles, E
New York Stewart International Airport
82 miles, SW