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Hancock, MA


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Hancock, Massachusetts

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.

The People and Families of Hancock

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Hancock Housing

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.

Commuting

In Hancock, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyHancock Affordability of Property Taxes
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Hancock College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Hancock Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Hancock, MA

Comparing Hancock 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 Men94
Well-Paid Single Women72
Age of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Racial Diversity54
Senior Citizens45
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults95
People Above Poverty94
Median Family Income82
People in Middle Class or Better82

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home86
Public Transportation Use83
Short Commute Times58
Walking and Biking to Work43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Housing Recently Built66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Rents38
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Historic Hancock

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Kitchen and living room (John Hancock House) between 1900 and 1930

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Kitchen and living room (John Hancock House) between 1900 and 1930

Kitchen and living room (John Hancock House) between 1900 and 1930

Hancock-Clark House between 1900 and 1915

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