Westside, Pittsfield, MA
Living in Westside
Bikeability65
Walkability77
Commute89
Public Transit60
Affordability100
Public Safety10
Airports28
Hospitals25
Colleges86
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.9kPopulation-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
$43kMedian 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
$156kMedian Home Value+$45k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$693Median 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
Miss Hall's
2 miles, S
Miss Hall's School
2 miles, S
Housatonic Academy
3 miles, SW
Hillcrest Educational Foundation
4 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Westside, Pittsfield, MA
Williams College
18 miles, N
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
18 miles, NE
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
28 miles, NW
Southern Vermont College
29 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Westside, Pittsfield, MA
Berkshire Medical Center
1 miles, NE
Fairview Hospital
19 miles, S
Samaritan Hospital
28 miles, NW
The Burdett Care Center
28 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Westside, Pittsfield, MA
Albany International Airport
34 miles, NW
Bradley International Airport
46 miles, SE
Worcester Regional Airport
72 miles, E
New York Stewart International Airport
79 miles, SW