In Berkshire, Massachusetts, the median home price is $397,889, compared with the Massachusetts median of $676,488; median household income is $76,013; the population is 129,430; schools rate 5.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 409.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 21.2 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Berkshire at a glance
Population
129,430
Median Household Income
$76,013
Typical Home Value
$397,889
School District Rating
5.2
Violent Crime Rate
409.0
Avg Commute Time
21.2
About Berkshire
Berkshire has a population of 129,430. The median home value is $397,889, 41% below the Massachusetts median. Median household income is $76,013 (27% below the Massachusetts median). The most populated towns are Pittsfield, North Adams, and Williamstown.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Berkshire
32 towns, by population.
- Pittsfield43,457 pop.
- North Adams12,606 pop.
- Williamstown9,150 pop.
- Adams8,074 pop.
- Great Barrington7,202 pop.
- Dalton6,256 pop.
- Lee5,719 pop.
- Lenox5,079 pop.
- Sheffield3,330 pop.
- Cheshire3,216 pop.
- Lanesborough3,028 pop.
- Stockbridge2,056 pop.
- Becket1,962 pop.
- Hinsdale1,859 pop.
- Clarksburg1,667 pop.
- Otis1,624 pop.
- New Marlborough1,501 pop.
- Richmond1,403 pop.
- West Stockbridge1,250 pop.
- Egremont1,230 pop.
- Windsor1,065 pop.
- Sandisfield994 pop.
- Monterey954 pop.
- Savoy795 pop.
- Hancock752 pop.
- Florida668 pop.
- Peru630 pop.
- Washington526 pop.
- Tyringham494 pop.
- Alford433 pop.
- New Ashford257 pop.
- Mount Washington193 pop.
County rankings in Massachusetts
Every county in Massachusetts, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
- 01Cheapest home pricesCheapest Counties to Buy a House in Massachusetts
- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in Massachusetts
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in Massachusetts by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Massachusetts
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Massachusetts
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in Massachusetts
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in Massachusetts
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in Massachusetts
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Massachusetts
- 10Best school ratingsMassachusetts School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Massachusetts
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Massachusetts
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Massachusetts
Berkshire at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Berkshire?
- Berkshire has a population of 129,430 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Berkshire?
- The median home value in Berkshire is $397,889. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Berkshire?
- Median household income in Berkshire is $76,013 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Berkshire in?
- Berkshire is in Massachusetts.
- How many towns are in Berkshire?
- Berkshire contains 32 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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