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Florida, Massachusetts

Florida, Massachusetts is 37 miles E of Albany, New York (center to center) and 101 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Berkshire county. The town is part of the Pittsfield metro area. The population of Florida is 676.

The People and Families of Florida

In Florida, about 69% of adults are married. Florida, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Florida had a median family income of $52,500.

Florida Housing

Of the housing in Florida, approximately 94% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the town are lower than most places in Massachusetts. Property taxes in Florida are low by Massachusetts standards.

Commuting

In Florida, 97% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the town than most towns its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyFlorida Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyFlorida Affordability of Property Taxes
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Florida People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Florida Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Florida, MA

Comparing Florida 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men82
Age of the Population77
Senior Citizens46
Racial Diversity31
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better95
Median Family Income92
People Above Poverty84
College Educated Adults71

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home42
Short Commute Times36
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Affordability of Rents910
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Property Taxes510
People Living Alone35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
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Deerfield River and east portal (Hoosac TunnelA) between 1900 and 1910

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Deerfield River and east portal (Hoosac TunnelA) between 1900 and 1910

East portal (Hoosac Tunnel, North Adams) c1908.

East portal (Hoosac Tunnel) between 1900 and 1910

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