Pittsfield, MA Rankings


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Pittsfield, MA is a small city located in the Berkshires region of Massachusetts. It has a population of approximately 44,000 people and is known for its strong sense of community and outdoor recreation opportunities. According to BestPlaces, Pittsfield ranks highly among other cities in the U.S. in terms of amenities, cost of living, crime rate and quality of life. The city ranks particularly well in terms of the number and variety of amenities available, scoring an 8 out of 10 based on data from local sources. Additionally, it boasts a very low cost of living index score relative to other cities across the country - making it an affordable place to live. Finally, Pittsfield also scores extremely well when it comes to safety; with a crime rate that is over 30% lower than the national average. Overall, Pittsfield's rankings suggest that it is a great place to live for both families and individuals looking for an affordable and safe location with plenty to do.

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#4 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
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#81 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
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#243 2005 Best Places to Live
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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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