Housing by town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Berkshire County, Massachusetts has 38 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,097 (±$42) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.1% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $872 in 2015–2019 (+25.8%; No measurable change after inflation).
New Marlborough has the highest median gross rent ($2,750) and North Adams the lowest ($793).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,097 (±$42)
- Households that rent
- 30.1%
- Median household income
- $76,013
- Places
- 38
Cities, towns and townships in Berkshire County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | $963 | 37.9% | $58,929 | $209,900 | $3,638 |
| Alford | $1,750 | 10.7% | $121,042 | $794,400 | $3,913 |
| Becket | $2,107 | 1.8% | $80,417 | $361,000 | $3,047 |
| Cheshire | — | 11.0% | $69,803 | $268,200 | $3,005 |
| Clarksburg | $1,125 | 15.7% | $77,143 | $239,900 | $2,993 |
| Dalton | $872 | 29.3% | $79,438 | $295,700 | $4,276 |
| Egremont | $1,349 | 17.8% | $101,458 | $664,900 | $3,647 |
| Florida | $867 | 8.7% | $86,875 | $246,800 | $1,894 |
| Great Barrington | $1,314 | 31.4% | $84,132 | $494,300 | $5,935 |
| Hancock | $1,268 | 17.2% | $96,250 | $375,500 | $1,018 |
| Hinsdale | $1,109 | 21.2% | $77,845 | $267,600 | $3,065 |
| Lanesborough | $1,349 | 5.0% | $86,219 | $299,400 | $5,007 |
| Lee | $1,375 | 28.9% | $83,750 | $352,700 | $3,980 |
| Lenox | $1,091 | 28.6% | $106,080 | $466,700 | $5,299 |
| Monterey | $1,762 | 12.6% | $152,353 | $603,200 | $2,858 |
| Mount Washington | — | 12.8% | $142,500 | $714,300 | $3,316 |
| New Ashford | $960 | 15.7% | $102,188 | $390,700 | $3,196 |
| New Marlborough | $2,750 | 5.4% | $117,188 | $608,300 | $4,689 |
| North Adams | $793 | 49.0% | $47,500 | $195,900 | $3,078 |
| Otis | $1,318 | 10.3% | $108,898 | $396,700 | $2,408 |
| Peru | — | 1.8% | $90,750 | $267,400 | $3,805 |
| Pittsfield | $1,134 | 37.2% | $70,582 | $256,900 | $4,148 |
| Richmond | $1,593 | 9.8% | $106,250 | $584,500 | $5,575 |
| Sandisfield | $1,250 | 3.6% | $91,111 | $360,300 | $3,328 |
| Savoy | — | 3.8% | $61,328 | $285,200 | $2,966 |
| Sheffield | $1,837 | 17.7% | $92,120 | $409,400 | $4,520 |
| Stockbridge | $858 | 16.7% | $146,250 | $600,000 | $4,652 |
| Tyringham | $1,050 | 10.1% | $163,333 | $699,400 | $4,632 |
| Washington | — | 7.5% | $95,278 | $370,700 | $4,381 |
| West Stockbridge | $1,518 | 10.1% | $107,083 | $535,700 | $4,875 |
| Williamstown | $1,584 | 26.2% | $106,650 | $437,100 | $5,290 |
| Windsor | — | 3.8% | $115,563 | $389,700 | $3,867 |
Unincorporated communities in Berkshire County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams (community) | $927 | 43.3% | $48,775 | $197,400 | $3,571 |
| Great Barrington (community) | $1,188 | 41.2% | $64,506 | $524,700 | $6,197 |
| Housatonic | $1,491 | 30.3% | — | $437,000 | $4,920 |
| Lee (community) | $801 | 38.6% | $70,724 | $300,500 | $3,753 |
| Lenox (community) | $854 | 39.0% | $61,335 | $410,700 | $4,224 |
| Williamstown (community) | $1,424 | 38.5% | $97,917 | $439,300 | $4,993 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $27,650 | $46,100 | $73,750 |
| 2 people | $31,600 | $52,700 | $84,300 |
| 3 people | $35,550 | $59,300 | $94,850 |
| 4 people | $39,500 | $65,850 | $105,350 |
| 5 people | $42,700 | $71,150 | $113,800 |
| 6 people | $45,850 | $76,400 | $122,250 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $81,700 | $130,650 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $86,950 | $139,100 |
How the places in Berkshire County rank across Massachusetts
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Crime reported to police in Berkshire County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 519 | 436 | 1,365 | 1,148 | 118,949 | 18 of 22 |
| 2024 | 461 | 375 | 1,335 | 1,087 | 122,825 | 19 of 22 |
| 2025 | 504 | 414 | 1,200 | 986 | 121,654 | 18 of 22 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Berkshire County recorded 504 violent and 1,200 property crimes, 414 and 986 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 95% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Berkshire County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield Police Department | 42,944 | 247 | 413 |
| North Adams Police Department | 12,427 | 147 | 316 |
| Williamstown Police Department | 9,315 | 2 | 53 |
| State Police: Berkshire County | 7,994 | 2 | 11 |
| Adams Police Department | 7,954 | 25 | 107 |
| Great Barrington Police Department | 7,263 | 23 | 46 |
| Dalton Police Department | 6,167 | 11 | 8 |
| Lee Police Department | 5,659 | 14 | 30 |
| Lenox Police Department | 5,067 | 8 | 71 |
| Sheffield Police Department | 3,324 | — | — |
| Cheshire Police Department | 3,174 | 1 | 8 |
| Lanesboro Police Department | 2,996 | 10 | 109 |
| Stockbridge Police Department | 1,983 | 0 | 14 |
| Becket Police Department | 1,920 | 3 | 5 |
| Hinsdale Police Department | 1,886 | 5 | 1 |
ZIP codes in Berkshire County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01201 | 44,848 | $1,139 | $259,800 | $71,093 | 36.5% |
| 01247 | 14,794 | $802 | $205,200 | $52,330 | 44.1% |
| 01267 | 9,633 | $1,582 | $429,800 | $106,375 | 25.4% |
| 01230 | 8,826 | $1,357 | $527,300 | $86,694 | 27.3% |
| 01220 | 8,074 | $963 | $209,900 | $58,929 | 37.9% |
| 01226 | 6,256 | $872 | $295,700 | $79,438 | 29.3% |
| 01238 | 5,944 | $1,374 | $355,700 | $84,591 | 28.3% |
| 01240 | 5,111 | $1,091 | $470,400 | $107,826 | 28.3% |
| 01225 | 3,216 | — | $268,200 | $69,803 | 11.0% |
| 01223 | 2,495 | $2,036 | $363,600 | $86,818 | 3.1% |
| 01235 | 2,489 | $1,113 | $267,500 | $79,327 | 16.4% |
| 01257 | 2,348 | $2,125 | $441,000 | $102,788 | 21.6% |
| 01237 | 2,302 | $1,203 | $303,700 | $90,898 | 4.7% |
| 01262 | 1,778 | $863 | $622,400 | $145,750 | 17.7% |
| 01236 | 1,458 | — | $504,900 | $111,250 | 19.6% |
| 01254 | 1,036 | $1,104 | $625,000 | $125,893 | 3.4% |
| 01270 | 1,036 | — | $386,700 | $116,375 | 3.9% |
| 01266 | 1,000 | $1,603 | $563,400 | $100,417 | 8.6% |
| 01255 | 994 | $1,250 | $360,300 | $91,111 | 3.6% |
| 01253 | 936 | — | $390,900 | $116,806 | 13.5% |
| 01256 | 795 | — | $285,200 | $61,328 | 3.8% |
| 01245 | 692 | — | $629,900 | $136,875 | 12.1% |
| 01259 | 688 | — | $546,300 | $158,125 | 9.6% |
| 01222 | 664 | — | $349,500 | $71,042 | 0.0% |
| 01029 | 539 | — | $467,600 | $107,679 | 7.3% |
| 01244 | 271 | — | $685,700 | $75,833 | 0.0% |
| 01229 | 263 | — | $395,900 | — | 11.3% |
| 01224 | 228 | — | $275,900 | $76,222 | 12.4% |
| 01258 | 193 | — | $714,300 | $142,500 | 12.8% |
| 01264 | 188 | $1,075 | $916,700 | $93,750 | 17.0% |
| 01343 | 147 | — | $276,600 | $69,375 | 18.7% |
| 01242 | 29 | — | — | — | — |
| 01260 | 20 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Berkshire County
What is the crime rate in Berkshire County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Berkshire County recorded 414 violent and 986 property crimes per 100,000 residents (504 violent and 1,200 property crimes in all).
Which place in Berkshire County has the highest rent?
New Marlborough has the highest median gross rent, $2,750 (±$1,512) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Berkshire County has the lowest rent?
North Adams has the lowest median gross rent, $793 (±$113) a month.
What is the median rent in Berkshire County, Massachusetts?
The median gross rent in Berkshire County is $1,097 (±$42) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berkshire County, Massachusetts
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berkshire County, Massachusetts
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Pittsfield, MA HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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