City in Massachusetts, United States

Pittsfield

$296kMedian Home
279Days with 5+ hrs sun
57°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapPopulation44kCenter elevation1,004 ft
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Pittsfield is the most populous city in and the county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is the principal city of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses Berkshire County. Pittsfield’s population was 43,927 at the 2020 census. Although its population has declined in recent decades, Pittsfield remains the third-largest municipality in Western Massachusetts, behind only Springfield and Chicopee.Wikipedia

The cold season is long. Rain falls fairly evenly through the year. Winter is not just a brief interruption. Noticeable daylight swing. Annual snowfall is at least 15 inches.

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Where It Is

Location Context
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Latitude42.45°
Longitude-73.25°
Population44k
Center elevation1,004 ft

State Context

MassachusettsU.S. state

Massachusetts, officially the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is a state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States. It borders the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Maine to its east, Connecticut and Rhode Island to its south, New Hampshire and Vermont to its north, and New York to its west. Massachusetts is the seventh-smallest state by land area. With an estimated population of over 7.1 million, it is the most populous state in New England, the 16th-most-populous in the United States, and the third-most densely populated U.S.Wikipedia

Income tax: Flat 5.00%*Avg sales tax: 6.25%Property tax: 1.04%Official school data available

About the Region

New England

New England includes coastal cities, inland valleys, forested uplands, and mountain communities. Boston, Providence, Portland in Maine, and Burlington offer different settings; access to the coast, universities, or larger job centers depends on the specific location.

Coastal and inland weather can differ, as can conditions at higher elevations. Housing costs, transport options, and access to services also vary between metropolitan areas and smaller towns. Use the local figures and monthly climate charts to compare the city itself.

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Nearby Parks & Nature

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People

City Profile

Median Age43 yrs
College Educated34%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home7%of workforce
Poverty Rate14%
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Housing Costs & Income

Housing
$1,401/mo
Median rent
$296k
Median home price
Rent burden25% of income
Household Income
$67k
Median annual
Daily life

Livability

Getting AroundMixed mobility
Citywide Walk Score plus available transit and density context

Mixed day-to-day convenience.

Safety Score
56
Walk Score
40
Transit Score
20
School Rating
2/10
Internet
Fiber
0%
Cable
95%
address availability
The year

Climate Through the Year

Sunshine
279
days with 5+ hours of sun/year

Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.

76% of the year
Avg High Temp
57°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Humidity year-round
76% warm season / 75% cool season
Comfort Score
44/100
Challenging
Temp Swing
47°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
50"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
53"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
41
Good · 2024 modeled average
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

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humid summers
Summer 76% · Winter 75% · May-Sep 68-80%
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