Cheshire Town, MA

Living in Cheshire Town

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 31
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Commute 69
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 55
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Public Safety 75
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Airports 31
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Hospitals 22
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Colleges 88
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Schools 38
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Residents

3.2k Population -96 (2010–19)
51  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
27% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
67% Family Households +8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate29%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$70k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K18%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector57%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military1%
Sales and office25%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$210k Median Home Value +$21k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$894 Median Monthly Rent +$193 (2010–19)
73% Owner-Occupied -10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home17%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier27%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene45%
LP gas11%
Utility gas23%
Wood10%

Crime

Violent Crime in Cheshire Town

United States45
Massachusetts37
Pittsfield Metro Area58
Berkshire County58

Property Crime in Cheshire Town

United States48
Massachusetts28
Pittsfield Metro Area35
Berkshire County35

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (70%)(25%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton65%
Donald Trump28%

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 Town

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding56
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Cheshire Town, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Cheshire Town, MA

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St Agnes Academy
6 miles, S
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Pine Cobble School
10 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near Cheshire Town, MA

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Williams College
11 miles, N
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Bennington College
25 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Cheshire Town, MA

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Fairview Hospital
28 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Cheshire Town, MA

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