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Dalton, Massachusetts

Introduction to Dalton, Massachusetts

Dalton, Massachusetts, in Berkshire county, is 32 miles E of Albany, New York and 108 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts.. The town is located in the Pittsfield metropolitan area. Dalton has a population of 6,892.

Dalton History

Dalton was officially incorporated in 1784. It was named after Tristram Dalton, the Speaker of the House at that time. Dalton was mainly a rural and industrial community, and there were mills set up along the Housatonic River. Dalton is home to one of the largest paper and paper products producing company in the country, Crane & Co.

Dalton and nearby Attractions

  • Berkshire Museum
  • William Cullen Bryant Homestead
  • Beartown State Forest
  • Hancock Shaker Village
  • Waconah Falls State Park

Things To Do In Dalton

The Berkshire Museum has 14 galleries, an aquarium, a theatre and a museum store, and is accessible from Dalton. The William Cullen Bryant Homestead is a popular local historical site, while visitors can view wildlife in their natural habitat at the Beartown State Forest. Skiing can be enjoyed at the Bousquet Ski area.

Dalton Transportation

Air transportation is available from Albany International Airport.

Dalton Higher Education

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

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyDalton Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Dalton Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Dalton Low Rate of Poverty
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 13%Dalton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Dalton, MA

Comparing Dalton 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 Population97
Well-Paid Single Women85
Senior Citizens79
Well-Paid Single Men75
Female Share of the Population68
Male Share of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
Median Family Income74
College Educated Adults75
People in Middle Class or Better74

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times810
Working at Home53
Public Transportation Use32
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
People Living Alone58
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Housing Recently Built22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
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Historic Dalton

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Willow Brook (Home of Zenas Crane) c1909 (est.)

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Willow Brook (Home of Zenas Crane) c1909 (est.)

The Irving House between 1910 and 1920

Home of Zenas Crane between 1900 and 1915

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