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Pittsfield, MA

Pittsfield, MA.

Population: 44,848 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Pittsfield, MA is $314,678 — up 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $287,500 after a median 28 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,592/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, hurricane, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$314,678

Median home value

+1.2%

1-year change

28

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$314,678
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
+11.4%
5-year appreciation
+34.9%
10-year appreciation
+90.1%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$314,793
House Price Index (state)
467.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$287,500
Median list price
$308,500
Median price per sqft
$107
1-year sale-price change
+12.6%
Median days on market
28 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
136
Sale-to-list ratio
100.6%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
37 days
New listings (monthly)
50

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,592/mo
1-year rent change
+4.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,278/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,597/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,044/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,658/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,067/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
14
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Schools include
Allendale, Egremont, Robert T. Capeless Elementary School, Morningside Community School, John T Reid Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A11
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
GE - Housatonic River (2.1 mi — proposed for listing)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.6 in
Annual snowfall
61.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
257
Days with Moderate air quality
101
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
170

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
449
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,650
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,949

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
9
Nearest national park
Coltsville National Historical Park (4 mi)
National parks include
Coltsville National Historical Park, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Thomas Cole National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Pittsfield Municipal Airport (PSF) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Albany International Airport (ALB) (34 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-268 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,951
Housing built before 1970
74.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.2%
Median annual property tax
$4,177
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
78.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
50,704
Average weekly wage
$1,151
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
54

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

PittsfieldState medianUS median
Median home value$314,678$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$287,500$585,000$325,000
Median days on market28 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$1,592/mo$2,768/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,177$5,436$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Pittsfield, MA?
$314,678.
What is the median sale price in Pittsfield, MA?
$287,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Pittsfield, MA?
Median days on market: 28 days.
What is typical rent in Pittsfield, MA?
Typical rent: $1,592/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Pittsfield, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Pittsfield, MA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A11.
What is the wildfire risk in Pittsfield, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 14% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Pittsfield, MA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pittsfield, MA?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: GE - Housatonic River, 2.1 mi.
How many schools serve Pittsfield, MA?
14 schools (9 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Pittsfield, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 13.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Pittsfield, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Pittsfield, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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