Best Places to Live in North Adams, Massachusetts

Small city - Extreme western Massachusetts in the Berkshires, 7 miles east of the New York border. August, July and June are the most pleasant months in North Adams, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Pros

-Nearby mountains
-Outdoor recreation
-Low crime rates

Cons

-Harsh winters
-Isolation
-Economy

Local Listings in North Adams

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$186,000

799 Massachusetts Ave
Bed 3 | Bath 2 | 1446 SqFt

$79,000

61 Brooklyn St
Bed 3 | Bath 2 | 1801 SqFt

$135,000

75 Cady St
Bed 3 | Bath 2 | 1242 SqFt

What Bert Has To Say About Pittsfield Metro Area

An old agricultural and minor industrial center, Pittsfield has evolved into a gateway to the Berkshires. Nearby ski resorts, particularly to the north, draw winter visitors. To the south is the Tanglewood performing arts center in Lenox and the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge. The town itself is quiet, nondescript, and fairly isolated from big-city amenities, but Albany, NY is about 40 miles west.

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QUICK FACTS

Real Estate: For Sale
Country: United States
State: Massachusetts
County: Berkshire County
Metro Area: Pittsfield Metro Area
Political Ideology: Somewhat liberal

Schools: See Local Schools

City: North Adams
Zip Codes: 01247
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 1158 ft above sea level

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in North Adams is 5.3% (U.S. avg. is 3.9%). Recent job growth is Positive. North Adams jobs have increased by 1.8%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, North Adams's cost of living is 12.0% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare North Adams's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in North Adams, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

Berkshire county voted Democratic in the previous five Presidential elections. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

North Adams's population is 13,211 people. Since 2010, it has had a population decline of 4.6%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 18 minutes. The National Average is 26 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in North Adams is $136,800. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 9.4%. Check out the homes in the area

SCHOOLS

North Adams public schools spend $17,546 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 10.5 students per teacher in North Adams. More Education

Best Places to Live in North Adams Rankings

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#14	Most Competitive Private Colleges
#14	Best Green Cities
#81	America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
#243	2005 Best Places to Live

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Housing Market in North Adams

It's a good time to buy in North Adams. Home Appreciation is up 5.3% in the last 12 months. Browse North Adams Real Estate

The median home price in North Adams is $136,800. Browse Homes in this Range.

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Reviews for North Adams 2 Reviews

Gorgeous affordable small city with culture - 7/19/2019
I have lived in and around North Adams Ma (NAMA) my entire life. This small city is like the Phoenix rising out of the ashes. The city government has worked with local... Read More

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a town with no students? - 10/8/2009
"...There are about 0 students per teacher in North Adams." I was curious to read the updated student to teacher ratio... will this be updated? The classrooms are not... Read More

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01247

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