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North Adams, MA


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North Adams, Massachusetts

North Adams, Massachusetts is 33 miles E of Albany, New York (center to center) 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.

The People and Families of North Adams

In North Adams, about 44% of adults are married. Adults in North Adams are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.

North Adams has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Adams had a median family income of $37,635.

Political Inclinations

Among North Adams political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,200. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

North Adams Housing

Of the housing in North Adams, approximately 52% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. North Adams offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in the city are lower than most places in Massachusetts. Property taxes in North Adams are low by Massachusetts standards.

Commuting

In North Adams, 88% of commuters drive to work.

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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