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Hancock, Massachusetts, in Berkshire county, is 23 miles E of Albany, New York (center to center) and 116 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Pittsfield metropolitan area. Hancock has a population of 721.
In Hancock, about 67% of adults are married. Hancock is considered a town for married couples and families.
Interestingly, the town is known for having more men than similar towns.
In 2000, Hancock had a median family income of $50,625. To its credit, the people in Hancock value education and a large proportion are college graduates.
About 78% of housing units in Hancock are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Homeowners in Hancock benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in Massachusetts.
In Hancock, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Hancock to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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Kitchen and living room (John Hancock House) between 1900 and 1930
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Hancock-Clark House between 1900 and 1915
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