Washington, MA

Washington, Massachusetts

Washington, Massachusetts is 30 miles NW of Chicopee, Massachusetts (center to center) and 105 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Berkshire county. The town is part of the Pittsfield metro area. The population of Washington is 544.

The People and Families of Washington

In Washington, about 68% of adults are married. Washington, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Washington had a median family income of $55,357. The people of Washington can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town. A sizable number of people in the town work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Washington political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,000. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Washington Housing

Of the housing in Washington, approximately 97% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the town is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Property taxes in Washington are low by Massachusetts standards.

Commuting

In Washington, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 7%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Washington, MA

Comparing Washington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Washington Almanac

Washington Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Washington Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Washington, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Washington Colleges

(List of All Massachusetts Colleges)

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