Pittsfield Metro Area, MA
Living in the Pittsfield Metro Area
Bikeability44
Walkability67
Commute82
Public Transit41
Affordability62
Public Safety43
Airports29
Hospitals31
Colleges83
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools59
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
126kPopulation-5.1k (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
34%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black3%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate29%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector60%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$216kMedian Home Value+$8.3k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$735Median Monthly Rent+$134 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene33%
LP gas8%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas41%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Pittsfield Metro Area
United States45
Massachusetts37
Property Crime in the Pittsfield Metro Area
United States48
Massachusetts28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (70%)(24%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton67%
Donald Trump26%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 3 | 15 |
| Feb | 25 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar | 33 | 4 | 10 |
| Apr | 45 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 28 | 4 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Pittsfield Metro Area
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding59
Tornado9
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Pittsfield Metro Area, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Pittsfield Metro Area, MA
The Montessori School of the Berkshires
3 miles, SW
Miss Hall's School
4 miles, N
Miss Hall's
4 miles, N
Hillcrest Educational Foundation
4 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Pittsfield Metro Area, MA
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
23 miles, N
Williams College
24 miles, N
Westfield State University
27 miles, SE
Smith College
30 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Pittsfield Metro Area, MA
Berkshire Medical Center
6 miles, N
Fairview Hospital
15 miles, SW
Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The
29 miles, E
Baystate Noble Hospital
29 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Pittsfield Metro Area, MA
Albany International Airport
40 miles, NW
Bradley International Airport
41 miles, SE
Worcester Regional Airport
69 miles, E
New York Stewart International Airport
75 miles, SW