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North Adams, Massachusetts

Introduction to North Adams, Massachusetts

North Adams, Massachusetts is 33 miles E of Albany, New York and 107 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Berkshire county. The city is part of the Pittsfield metro area. The population of North Adams is 14,681.

North Adams History

The original inhabitants of North Adams settled in this area in 1737. The city was officially recognized in 1878. North Adams is named after Samuel Adams, the famous leader and patriot who participated in the American Revolution and signed on the Declaration of Independence.

North Adams and nearby Attractions

  • Hardman Industrial Park
  • North Adams Public Library
  • North Adams City Hall
  • North Adams Center
  • Houghton Memorial Building
  • Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art

Things To Do In North Adams

The city offers a wide range of entertainment and amusement facilities. One can visit the Historic Valley Park, Cascade Park, Church Street Historic District, Normal School Historic and the Heritage Park. You can also pay a visit to the Massacusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. The museum hosts interesting events and cultural activities.

North Adams Transportation

Barnes Municipal is the nearest Airport.

North Adams Higher Education

Williams College offers higher education close.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyNorth Adams Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyNorth Adams Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyNorth Adams Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 13%North Adams Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of North Adams, MA

Comparing North Adams 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
Female Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population75
Racial Diversity47
Well-Paid Single Men31
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults31
People in Middle Class or Better31
Median Family Income31
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times810
Working at Home74
Public Transportation Use65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents910
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime62
Low Violent Crime21

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Historic North Adams

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Church Street c1908.

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Church Street c1908.

Normal school c1908.

First Baptist Church between 1900 and 1910

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