Westside, Pittsfield, MA

Living in Westside

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Bikeability 65
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Walkability 77
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Commute 89
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Public Transit 60
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 10
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Airports 28
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Hospitals 25
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Colleges 86
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Schools 19
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Residents

7.9k Population -2k (2010–19)
47  y Median Age +7 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
46% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black8%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial5%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household46%
Householder living alone47%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$8.8k (2010–19)
71% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K43%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab1%
Walked7%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$156k Median Home Value +$45k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$693 Median Monthly Rent +$79 (2010–19)
30% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached31%
Multiple units18%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier53%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene20%
LP gas2%
Utility gas54%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Westside

United States45
Massachusetts37
Pittsfield Metro Area58
Berkshire County58

Property Crime in Westside

United States48
Massachusetts28
Pittsfield Metro Area35
Berkshire County35

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (72%)(22%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton69%
Donald Trump24%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 3 16
Feb 24 3 14
Mar 32 4 11
Apr 44 4 3
May 55 4 0
Jun 64 5 0
Jul 68 4 0
Aug 67 4 0
Sep 59 4 0
Oct 48 5 0
Nov 38 4 3
Dec 27 4 15

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Westside

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding49
Tornado7
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Westside, Pittsfield, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Westside, Pittsfield, MA

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Miss Hall's
2 miles, S
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Miss Hall's School
2 miles, S
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Housatonic Academy
3 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Westside, Pittsfield, MA

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Williams College
18 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Westside, Pittsfield, MA

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Fairview Hospital
19 miles, S
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Samaritan Hospital
28 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Westside, Pittsfield, MA

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