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West Springfield Town, MA vs Pittsfield, MA

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Are people in Pittsfield older or younger than people in West Springfield Town?
- The Median Age in Pittsfield is 6.0 years older than in West Springfield Town.

Are housing costs cheaper in Pittsfield or West Springfield Town?
- Pittsfield housing costs are 11.1% less expensive than West Springfield Town housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Pittsfield or West Springfield Town?
- The average commute for residents of Pittsfield is 3.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of West Springfield Town.

Things to do in West Springfield Town?
West Springfield Town MA was once considered part of Agawam until its official formation in 1774 as West Springfield Town MA . With easy access to Interstate 91 , this former mill village developed into an idyllic suburban enclave rich with historic architecture found throughout its downtown neighborhoods which host art galleries cafes boutiques theaters and shops.

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.

 West Springfield Town, MAPittsfield, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock43,890329,725,481
 Median Income$60,023  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock44.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$296,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.5  Unlock26.38
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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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