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Webster, MA vs Pittsfield, MA

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Are people in Pittsfield older or younger than people in Webster?
- The Median Age in Pittsfield is 2.6 years older than in Webster.

Are housing costs cheaper in Pittsfield or Webster?
- Pittsfield housing costs are 27.9% less expensive than Webster housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Pittsfield or Webster?
- The average commute for residents of Pittsfield is 11.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Webster.

Things to do in Webster?
Webster, Massachusetts is situated on both sides of Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg (try saying that three times fast!) Also known as “Webster Lake” - it has been used recreationally since colonial times making it one of oldest bodies water regularly used by fisherman today!

Things to do in Pittsfield?
Pittsfield, Massachusetts lies within Berkshire County providing visitors great entertainment opportunities from the Colonial Theatre to Hancock Shaker Village along with food spots like Rubiner’s Cheese & Grocery Store.

 Webster, MAPittsfield, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock43,890329,725,481
 Median Income$64,305  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock44.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$366,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.65  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Webster    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Great community and close to many states to travel to.  More

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I’ve lived here for 8 years and currently trying to find a new place to live. Webster has two demographics. Rich, white, Republican and racist. Then, poor and  More

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Reviews for Pittsfield    6 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I have grown up in Pittsfield, moved away, and came back. The loss of the GE manufacturing plant in the 80's adversely affected this blue collar city. This is not the  More

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Pittsfield has done nothing to attract any form of business for the 40 of 47 years that I have lived here. The current tax rate is now 3.7% for business property - that  More

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Hello, I was surprised to see Pittsfield, MA, listed as one of the towns with least crime. We've had 4 shootings since the beginning of the year! Where do you get  More

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