Cheshire, MA
Living in Cheshire
Bikeability36
Walkability80
Commute98
Public Transit36
Affordability76
Public Safety70
Airports34
Hospitals25
Colleges88
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools31
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
539Population-65 (2010–19)
52 y Median Age+13 (2010–19)
38%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
87%Family Households+32% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate18%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household87%
Householder living alone8%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$79kMedian Household Income+$35k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+39% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K3%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K37%
$100K to $124K27%
$125K to $149K10%
Employers
Government26%
Private sector56%
Occupations
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office35%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked10%
Housing
$206kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$95 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home31%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier55%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K41%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K3%
House Heating Type
Fuel oil, kerosene37%
LP gas6%
Utility gas34%
Wood24%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cheshire
United States45
Massachusetts37
Pittsfield Metro Area58
Berkshire County58
Property Crime in Cheshire
United States48
Massachusetts28
Pittsfield Metro Area35
Berkshire County35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (72%)(23%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump26%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 3 | 18 |
| Feb | 23 | 3 | 14 |
| Mar | 31 | 4 | 12 |
| Apr | 44 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | 38 | 4 | 4 |
| Dec | 26 | 4 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cheshire
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding48
Tornado7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cheshire, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cheshire, MA
Berkshire Hills Sda School
4 miles, SW
St Stanislaus Kostka School
5 miles, NE
St Agnes Academy
6 miles, S
Pine Cobble School
10 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Cheshire, MA
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
9 miles, N
Williams College
11 miles, N
Southern Vermont College
21 miles, N
Bennington College
25 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cheshire, MA
Berkshire Medical Center
8 miles, SW
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
22 miles, N
Fairview Hospital
28 miles, SW
Samaritan Hospital
28 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Cheshire, MA
Albany International Airport
35 miles, W
Bradley International Airport
49 miles, SE
Worcester Regional Airport
69 miles, E
New York Stewart International Airport
88 miles, SW