Becket Town, MA

Living in Becket Town

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Bikeability 16
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Walkability 36
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Commute 23
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Public Transit 25
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Affordability 52
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 28
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Hospitals 47
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Colleges 76
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Schools 55
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Residents

1.9k Population +339 (2010–19)
51  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
31% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
70% Family Households +10% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years37%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate33%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree16%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$74k Median Household Income +$32k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty +10% (2010–19)
35  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K18%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector63%
Self-employed12%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office15%
Service26%

Commute

Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$259k Median Home Value +$49k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$838 Median Monthly Rent +$84 (2010–19)
42% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached97%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier17%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K22%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene34%
LP gas24%
Utility gas1%
Wood27%

Crime

Violent Crime in Becket Town

United States45
Massachusetts37
Pittsfield Metro Area58
Berkshire County58

Property Crime in Becket Town

United States48
Massachusetts28
Pittsfield Metro Area35
Berkshire County35

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (73%)(22%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump22%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 3 16
Feb 24 3 13
Mar 33 4 10
Apr 45 4 3
May 55 4 0
Jun 64 4 0
Jul 69 4 0
Aug 67 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 48 5 0
Nov 38 4 3
Dec 27 4 13

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Becket Town

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding73
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Becket Town, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Becket Town, MA

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St Mary's School
8 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Becket Town, MA

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Smith College
23 miles, E
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Mount Holyoke College
26 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Becket Town, MA

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Fairview Hospital
16 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Becket Town, MA

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