Housing data for North Adams, MA
North Adams, MA has an estimated 12,606 residents and 7,024 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Berkshire County.
49.0% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $793 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−2.7%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 12,606 (±27)
- Housing units
- 7,024 (±436)
- Households that rent
- 49.0%
- Median gross rent
- $793
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −2.7%
What stands out in North Adams
Households that rent: 49.0% (±5.5 points) in North Adams, higher than in Berkshire County (30.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 22.8% (±4.8 points) in North Adams, higher than in Berkshire County (13.0%).
Households without a vehicle: 16.7% (±3.9 points) in North Adams, higher than in Berkshire County (9.6%).
Median home value: $195,900 (±$13,787) in North Adams, lower than in Berkshire County ($305,400).
- Renters and owners in North Adams
- Types of homes in North Adams
- Commute and cars in North Adams
- Home values in North Adams
Housing in North Adams at a glance
- Median rent: $793 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $668 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent burden: 63.7% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 49.0% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $47,500 median household income
- Home values: $195,900 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,412 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $3,078 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 22.8% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 46.2% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 90.2% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 7.7% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 55.8% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 17.4 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 1,183 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: −2.7% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 18.2% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 2.5% of homes have more than 1 person per room
North Adams against Berkshire County, its state and the nation
| North Adams | Berkshire County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 12,606 (±27) | 129,430 (exact) | 7,044,056 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 7,024 (±436) | 70,004 (±96) | 3,030,406 (±453) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 49.0% (±5.5 points) | 30.1% (±1.5 points) | 37.5% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $793 (±$113) | $1,097 (±$42) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $47,500 (±$7,141) | $76,013 (±$3,051) | $103,960 (±$527) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $195,900 (±$13,787) | $305,400 (±$9,204) | $562,100 (±$2,169) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,078 (±$195) | $4,036 (±$96) | $5,992 (±$18) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 90.2% (±6.6 points) | 75.9% (±2.1 points) | 67.4% (±0.4 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 17.4 minutes (±1.6) | 21.2 minutes (±0.7) | 29.1 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 88.8% (±3.0 points) | 90.3% (±1.1 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 44.1 years (±3.5) | 47.3 years (±0.3) | 40.0 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
North Adams covers 20.3 square miles of land, about 620 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How North Adams has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 12,959 (±33) | 12,606 (±27) | −2.7% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 6,588 (±320) | 7,024 (±436) | +6.6% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $757 (±$34) | $793 (±$113) | +4.8% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $140,900 (±$6,979) | $195,900 (±$13,787) | +39.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $41,471 (±$4,627) | $47,500 (±$7,141) | +14.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,135 (±$69) | $1,412 (±$72) | +24.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,385 (±$114) | $3,078 (±$195) | +29.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 42.6% (±4.1 points) | 49.0% (±5.5 points) | +6.4 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.2% (±4.4 points) | 7.7% (±5.4 points) | +0.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in North Adams
In 2025, the North Adams Police Department reported 1,183 violent and 2,543 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Berkshire County, the departments that report recorded 414 violent and 986 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
ZIP codes in North Adams
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01247 | 44% | 14,794 | $802 | $205,200 | $52,330 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near North Adams
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams (community) | 3.2 mi | $927 | $197,400 | 43.3% |
| Clarksburg | 3.3 mi | $1,125 | $239,900 | 15.7% |
| Adams | 3.5 mi | $963 | $209,900 | 37.9% |
| Williamstown (community) | 4.8 mi | $1,424 | $439,300 | 38.5% |
| Florida | 5.2 mi | $867 | $246,800 | 8.7% |
| Williamstown | 5.5 mi | $1,584 | $437,100 | 26.2% |
| New Ashford | 7.0 mi | $960 | $390,700 | 15.7% |
| Savoy | 7.4 mi | — | $285,200 | 3.8% |
Places in Massachusetts most like North Adams
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams (community) | $927 | $197,400 | $48,775 | 43.3% |
| Turners Falls | $1,116 | $246,700 | $54,772 | 44.3% |
| Springfield | $1,144 | $245,000 | $52,656 | 50.4% |
| Greenfield | $1,107 | $263,100 | $55,614 | 44.3% |
| Adams | $963 | $209,900 | $58,929 | 37.9% |
| Orange (community) | $963 | $231,400 | $48,115 | 33.5% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Massachusetts.
HUD Fair Market Rent for North Adams, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,329 | $1,348 | $1,763 | $2,409 | $2,947 |
HUD income limits for North Adams, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $27,650 | $46,000 | $73,650 |
| 2 people | $31,600 | $52,550 | $84,200 |
| 3 people | $35,550 | $59,200 | $94,700 |
| 4 people | $39,450 | $65,750 | $105,200 |
| 5 people | $42,650 | $71,050 | $113,650 |
| 6 people | $45,800 | $76,300 | $122,050 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $81,550 | $130,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $86,800 | $138,900 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Berkshire County, MA (part) HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $112,900.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about North Adams
What is the average rent in North Adams, MA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in North Adams is $793 (±$113) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
Are renters in North Adams rent-burdened?
63.7% of renting households in North Adams pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in North Adams?
North Adams has an estimated 2,913 (±363) renting households, 49.0% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in North Adams?
The median household income in North Adams is $47,500 (±$7,141) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in North Adams, MA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $195,900 (±$13,787) for owner-occupied homes in North Adams (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in North Adams?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in North Adams, MA is $1,412 (±$72) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
Is North Adams growing?
In North Adams, the number of residents went from 12,959 in 2015–2019 to 12,606 in 2020–2024 (−2.7%), a measurable decrease.
What ZIP codes are in North Adams?
The ZIP code that covers North Adams is 01247.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 01247?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 01247 is $802 (±$111) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Adams city, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Adams city, Massachusetts
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Adams city, Massachusetts
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Adams city, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Adams city, Massachusetts
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — North Adams city, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — North Adams city, Massachusetts
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Berkshire County, MA (part) HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Berkshire County, MA (part) HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: North Adams Police Department (ORI MA0021900)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for North Adams city, Massachusetts (place:46225, in state:25).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .