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Cheshire, Massachusetts, in Berkshire county, is 30 miles E of Albany, New York (center to center) and 108 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the town are in the Pittsfield metropolitan area. Cheshire has a population of 3,401.
In Cheshire, about 63% of adults are married.
Among adults, males are better represented than women in Cheshire.
In 2000, Cheshire had a median family income of $53,885.
Cheshire isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.
In Cheshire, 84% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the town without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Cheshire.
In Cheshire, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Cheshire strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 4% |  |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Cheshire to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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