Berkshire County

MA · Pop. 190,339 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Berkshire County is a mixed county in MA with a population of approximately 190,339.

$/Acre: $27,926

Property Tax: 1.17%

Growing Season: 142 days

Broadband: 48%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 206.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.17%

Local Sales Tax0.34%

Combined Sales Tax6.59%

Cost of Living Index126.6

Median Household Income$60,733

Poverty Rate10.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$27,926

Median Home Price$1220K

Acres for Sale236

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season142 days

Annual Rainfall47.4 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,177 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado1/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)106 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K401

Property Crime /100K442

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage48%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby30%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyWeak