Berkshire Hills School District, MA

Living in Berkshire Hills SD

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Bikeability 74
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Walkability 89
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Commute 87
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Public Transit 53
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Affordability 45
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Public Safety 53
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Airports 28
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Hospitals 30
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Colleges 87
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Schools 79
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Residents

9.8k Population -576 (2010–19)
52  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
44% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
57% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black4%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate27%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree24%

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income +$4.3k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty
20  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector54%
Self-employed18%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office17%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van71%
Public transportation1%
Walked12%
Worked at home13%

Housing

$372k Median Home Value +$22k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$810 Median Monthly Rent +$94 (2010–19)
48% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier46%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K25%
$400K to $499K19%
$500K to $749K15%
$750K to $999K6%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene45%
LP gas14%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas25%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Berkshire Hills SD

United States45
Massachusetts37
Pittsfield Metro Area58
Berkshire County58

Property Crime in Berkshire Hills SD

United States48
Massachusetts28
Pittsfield Metro Area35
Berkshire County35

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (70%)(25%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton69%
Donald Trump25%

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 Berkshire Hills SD

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding55
Tornado8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Berkshire Hills School District, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Berkshire Hills School District, MA

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Berkshire Meadows
2 miles, SW
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John Dewey Academy
4 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Berkshire Hills School District, MA

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Williams College
33 miles, N
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Bard College
33 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Berkshire Hills School District, MA

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Fairview Hospital
4 miles, S
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Sharon Hospital
26 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Berkshire Hills School District, MA

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