Housatonic, MA
Living in Housatonic
Bikeability
100
Walkability
39
Commute
82
Public Transit
40
Affordability
57
Public Safety
29
Airports
28
Hospitals
31
Colleges
92
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
73
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
753
Population
-539 (2010–19)
58 y
Median Age
+7 (2010–19)
25%
College-Educated
-1% (2010–19)
50%
Family Households
+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years8%
55 to 74 years44%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate34%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone15%
Economy
$35k
Median Household Income
+$6.4k (2010–19)
92%
Above Poverty
+4% (2010–19)
21 mi
Average Commute
93%
Lived Here Last Year
-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K3%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Private sector56%
Self-employed16%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts15%
Sales and office17%
Service49%
Commute
Bicycle22%
Car, truck, or van62%
Worked at home16%
Housing
$275k
Median Home Value
+$41k (2010–19)
5%
Built 2000 or Later
$1k
Median Monthly Rent
+$376 (2010–19)
56%
Owner-Occupied
+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier75%
Home Value
$50K to $99K6%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K38%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene49%
LP gas6%
Utility gas15%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Housatonic
United States45
Massachusetts37
Pittsfield Metro Area58
Berkshire County58
Property Crime in Housatonic
United States48
Massachusetts28
Pittsfield Metro Area35
Berkshire County35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (69%)(24%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump24%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 3 | 15 |
| Feb | 25 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar | 33 | 4 | 9 |
| Apr | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 56 | 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 | 28 | 4 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Housatonic
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding53
Tornado8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Housatonic, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Housatonic, MA
Berkshire Meadows
1 miles, SW
John Dewey Academy
3 miles, S
Berkshire Waldorf High School
4 miles, NE
Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner School
4 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Housatonic, MA
Westfield State University
30 miles, E
Bard College
32 miles, SW
Williams College
34 miles, N
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
34 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Housatonic, MA
Fairview Hospital
3 miles, S
Berkshire Medical Center
16 miles, N
Columbia Memorial Hospital
21 miles, W
Sharon Hospital
26 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Housatonic, MA
Bradley International Airport
40 miles, SE
Albany International Airport
42 miles, NW
New York Stewart International Airport
64 miles, SW
Tweed-New Haven Airport
72 miles, S