Adams, MA

Living in Adams

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Bikeability 32
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Walkability 36
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Commute 51
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Public Transit 16
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Affordability 84
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Public Safety 19
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Airports 34
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Hospitals 22
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Colleges 82
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Schools 41
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Residents

5.3k Population +75 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
23% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
52% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate40%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household52%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty
27  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office25%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$158k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
1% Built 2000 or Later
$626 Median Monthly Rent +$142 (2010–19)
46% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached46%
Multiple units18%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier62%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K37%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene31%
LP gas2%
Utility gas53%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Adams

United States45
Massachusetts37
Pittsfield Metro Area58
Berkshire County58

Property Crime in Adams

United States48
Massachusetts28
Pittsfield Metro Area35
Berkshire County35

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (68%)(27%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump34%

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 55 4 0
Jun 63 5 0
Jul 68 5 0
Aug 66 4 0
Sep 58 4 0
Oct 47 4 1
Nov 37 4 4
Dec 26 4 15

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Adams

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding47
Tornado7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Adams, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Adams, MA

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Pine Cobble School
6 miles, NW
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Buxton School
7 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Adams, MA

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Williams College
7 miles, NW
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Bennington College
21 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Adams, MA

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Samaritan Hospital
29 miles, W

Airports

Airports near Adams, MA

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Manchester Airport
88 miles, E