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.

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 Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. The museum hosts interesting events and cultural activities.

North Adams Transportation

Barnes Municipal is the nearest Airport.

Total Population	13,089
Male Share of the Population	48.2%
Female Share of the Population	51.8%
Senior Citizens	19.5%
Employed Population 16+	5,736
Age of the Population	44

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher	26%
Median Earnings25+	$34,266
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification	$22,723
Median Earnings With High School Degree	$30,337

Median Family Income	$58,750
% Above Poverty Level	82.5%
% Below Poverty Level	17.5%

Average Commute Time	18 minutes
% Working from Home	2.7%
% Walking and Biking to Work	11.1%
% Using Public Transportation	1.7%

People Living Alone	38.9%
Median Gross Rent	$736
Median House Value	$144,300

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North Adams Almanac

North Adams Climate

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North Adams Public Libraries

North Adams Hospitals

North Adams Public Schools

North Adams Private Schools

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)	18%
French Except Basque	17.3%
Italian	15.9%
Irish	13.9%
English	9.1%
German	7.7%
Canadian	6.3%
Polish	6.1%
Arab	1.5%
Scottish	1.4%
Lebanese	1.1%
Portuguese	1%
Swedish	0.9%
Russian	0.7%
Dutch	0.7%
Slovak	0.5%
US/American	0.3%
Palestinian	0.3%
Greek	0.3%
Welsh	0.3%
West Indian	0.2%
Lithuanian	0.2%
Austrian	0.1%
Bermudan	0.1%
Haitian	0.1%
Jamaican	0.1%
Czech	0.1%
Ukrainian	0.1%
Slovene	0.1%
African	0.1%
Danishn	0.1%
Swiss	0.1%
Romanian	0.1%
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Category	Value
County	Berkshire County
Standard Zip Codes	01247
Phone Area Codes	413
Time Zone	America/New_York
Approximate Latitude	42.68
Approximate Longitude	-73.11

Station	READSBORO 1 SE
Distance	9.6 miles
Jan Temp	9 to 30 F
Apr Temp	31 to 53 F
Jul Temp	55 to 79 F
Oct Temp	35 to 58 F
Annual Precip	51.5 inches

Station	CUMMINGTON HILL
Distance	18.5 miles
Jan Temp	11 to 29 F
Apr Temp	33 to 52 F
Jul Temp	58 to 78 F
Oct Temp	37 to 57 F
Annual Precip	48.7 inches

Station	VERNON
Distance	30.4 miles
Jan Temp	11 to 32 F
Apr Temp	34 to 57 F
Jul Temp	59 to 84 F
Oct Temp	37 to 62 F
Annual Precip	46.9 inches

Location	Population	Median Family Income
Adams	5,572	$65,551
Williamstown	4,446	$122,656

% of people married	35%
Average household size	2