1st Berkshire District, MA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
42,243 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,772 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$244,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$718 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$743 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Massachusetts
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Massachusetts
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 17 20
Feb 3 12 23
Mar 3 11 32
Apr 4 3 44
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 4 3 37
Dec 3 14 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 68% of residents leaning left and 25% leaning right.

Liberal (69%) (26%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 30%
Hillary Clinton 64%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MA Berkshire-Hampden-Franklin-Hampshire District, MA
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Schools

Hoosac Valley Middle School
2 miles, E • 1.4 star
Hoosac Valley High School
2 miles, E • 3.7 star
Hoosac Valley Elementary School
3 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Williams College
10 miles, N • 4.1 star
Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus
11 miles, SW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Berkshire Medical Center
10 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
21 miles, N • 4.1 star
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
28 miles, E • 3.2 star
Samaritan Hospital
29 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Albany International Airport
36 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Bradley International Airport
50 miles, S • 2.8 star
Worcester Regional Airport
68 miles, SE • 1 star
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