Hampshire County

MA · Pop. 145,157 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Hampshire County is a mixed county in MA with a population of approximately 145,157.

$/Acre: $25,180

Property Tax: 1.17%

Growing Season: 172 days

Broadband: 58%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 365.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.17%

Local Sales Tax1.77%

Combined Sales Tax8.02%

Cost of Living Index121.2

Median Household Income$82,892

Poverty Rate17.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$25,180

Median Home Price$1125K

Acres for Sale1192

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season172 days

Annual Rainfall48.3 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,651 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)310 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K568

Property Crime /100K418

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital53.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyWeak