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Bernardston, MA


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Bernardston, Massachusetts

Bernardston, Massachusetts is 36 miles N of Chicopee, Massachusetts (center to center) and 79 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Franklin county. The town is part of the Springfield metro area. The population of Bernardston is 2,155.

The People and Families of Bernardston

In Bernardston, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bernardston had a median family income of $53,125.

Political Inclinations

Among Bernardston political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,400. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Bernardston Housing

Of the housing in Bernardston, approximately 82% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Bernardston, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 6%Bernardston Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Bernardston Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Bernardston People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Bernardston Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Bernardston, MA

Comparing Bernardston 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
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men82
Well-Paid Single Women82
Male Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens68
Female Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity21
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married85
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty96
People in Middle Class or Better94
Median Family Income93
College Educated Adults82

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times810
Public Transportation Use84
Walking and Biking to Work75
Working at Home42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Housing Recently Built66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
People Living Alone35
Affordability of Rents27
Affordability of Property Taxes26

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime77
Low Property Crime74
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