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Adams, Massachusetts

Introduction to Adams, Massachusetts

Adams, Massachusetts, in Berkshire county, is 32 miles E of Albany, New York and 106 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Pittsfield metropolitan area. Adams has a population of 8,809.

Adams History

The township of East Hoosac was bought by Nathan Jones at an auction in 1762. In 1778, Adams was formally incorporated and named in honor of patriot and publicist of the Revolution, Samuel Adams. The area was originally inhabited by a group of Quakers who came to the area in 1737. Cotton mills once played a pivotal role in the town's economic growth. The opening of the Hoosac Tunnel in 1875 propelled the establishment of a number of mills.

Adams and nearby Attractions

  • Norman Rockwell Museum
  • Susan B Anthony Homestead
  • Soldiers Memorial Field
  • Savoy Mountain State Forest
  • Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
  • Mount Greylock State Reservation

Things To Do In Adams

Soldiers Memorial Field or the Bennington Battle Monument is an important historic site near Adams. Berkshire Museum in Adams has fine displays of art and scuplture from different parts of the world. The Bennington Museum throws light on enthralling facts regarding the local history of the place. Some of the important festivals of Adams are Adams Fair, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, Berkshire Theater Festival, Williamstown Theater Festival and the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Festival. Other nearby attractions include Berkshire Botanical Garden and Holyoke Merry-Go-Round.

Adams Transportation

Bradley International is the nearest major airport.

Adams Higher Education

Nearby colleges and universities include Williams College, Berkshire Community College, Hudson Valley Community College, the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and Westfield State College.

High Points

Adams strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyAdams Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 10%Adams Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 11%Adams Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Adams, MA

Comparing Adams to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men51
Male Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty52
People in Middle Class or Better51
College Educated Adults41
Median Family Income31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use75
Short Commute Times710
Working at Home31
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Rents910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime73
Low Violent Crime32
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Historic Adams

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The Library c1906.

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The Library c1906.

Richmond Hotel c1908.

Church Street c1908.

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