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Adams, Massachusetts, in Berkshire county, is 32 miles E of Albany, New York (center to center) and 106 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Pittsfield metropolitan area. Adams has a population of 8,809.
In Adams, about 53% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Adams live by themselves.
The town benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.
In 2000, Adams had a median family income of $40,559.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Adams ($500). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 61% of housing units in Adams are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years. Typical rents in Adams are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state. Homeowners in the town benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in Massachusetts.
In Adams, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Adams to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
Detailed pages on related topics: Adams travel • Adams mortgages and property.
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The Library c1906.
Richmond Hotel c1908.
Church Street c1908.
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