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Hinsdale, Massachusetts, in Berkshire county, is 33 miles NW of Chicopee, Massachusetts (center to center) and 105 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is located in the Pittsfield metropolitan area. Hinsdale has a population of 1,872.
In Hinsdale, about 57% of adults are married.
You'll notice more men than women in Hinsdale compared to most places.
In 2000, Hinsdale had a median family income of $51,118. Hinsdale enjoys an educated population.
Residents of Hinsdale gave more campaign money ($600) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 78% of the housing units in Hinsdale. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. One of the strengths of Hinsdale is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the town?
In Hinsdale, 96% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in Hinsdale tends to be by car.
Hinsdale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 9% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Hinsdale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Racial Diversity | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
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