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West Stockbridge, Massachusetts, in Berkshire county, is 28 miles SE of Albany, New York (center to center) and 115 miles N of New York, New York. The people of the town are in the Pittsfield metropolitan area. West Stockbridge has a population of 1,416.
In West Stockbridge, about 62% of adults are married.
In 2000, West Stockbridge had a median family income of $64,464. West Stockbridge benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in the town.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among West Stockbridge residents, with $3,350. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In West Stockbridge, 82% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.
In West Stockbridge, 88% of commuters drive to work.
West Stockbridge strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
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| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing West Stockbridge to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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