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Sheffield, Massachusetts, in Berkshire county, is 36 miles NW of Bristol, Connecticut (center to center) and 100 miles N of New York, New York. The town is located in the Pittsfield metropolitan area. Sheffield has a population of 3,335.
In Sheffield, about 59% of adults are married.
In 2000, Sheffield had a median family income of $50,944. Sheffield enjoys an educated population. In the town, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in the town.
Residents of Sheffield gave more campaign money ($13,250) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 79% of the housing units in Sheffield. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.
In Sheffield, 86% of commuters drive to work. Sheffield is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.
Sheffield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 7% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Sheffield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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