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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.
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.
In 2000, North Adams had a median family income of $37,635.
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.
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.
In North Adams, 88% of commuters drive to work.
North Adams strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
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| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
Comparing North Adams to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: North Adams colleges • North Adams travel • North Adams mortgages and property.
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