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Pittsfield, MA

Founded 1752Berkshire CountyElev. 317 m
Population
43,559
Median home
$233,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
15
Sex offenders
7

Overview

About Pittsfield

With about 43,559 residents, Pittsfield is one of Massachusetts's notable places. Pittsfield was founded in 1752 and sits in Berkshire County. The median age is 43.2 and the median household income is $68,386. Homes carry a median value of $233,700, and about 62% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (77.4%). Around 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
43,559
Median age
43.2
Median household income
$68,386
Per-capita income
$44,159
Poverty rate
13.6%
High-school grad or higher
92.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.2%
Unemployment
7.6%
Avg. commute
18.1 min
Work from home
8.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White77.4%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Black4.8%
Asian1.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts44.8%
Service20.8%
Sales & office18.5%
Production, transportation & material moving9.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$233,700
Median gross rent
$1,094/mo
Owner-occupied
61.7%
Median year built
1950
Households
19,566
Avg. household size
2.17

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Pittsfield has 15 public schools — 9 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading35%
Math22%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Eagle Education AcademyHighGrades 6–12
Pittsfield HighHighGrades 9–12
Taconic HighHighGrades 9–12
John T Reid MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Theodore Herberg MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
AllendaleElementaryGrades -1–5
CrosbyElementaryGrades -1–5
Crosby Educational AcademyElementaryGrades 1–5
EgremontElementaryGrades -1–5
Morningside Community SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Robert T. Capeless Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Silvio O Conte CommunityElementaryGrades -1–5
StearnsElementaryGrades -1–5
WilliamsElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime68% above national
Pittsfield648
Massachusetts327
United States386
↓ 9% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime33% below national
Pittsfield1,309
Massachusetts1,150
United States1,952
↓ 31% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Pittsfield Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Pittsfield.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Berkshire County
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HurricaneRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Pittsfield is in Berkshire County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Pittsfield was founded in 1752 and sits in Berkshire County. Elevation ~317 m.

Population trend
48K043,55917902024
Map of Pittsfield
Pittsfield, MA
Where Pittsfield is
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Historic places

16 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Allen HotelAllen, William Russell, HouseMorewood SchoolWollison-Shipton BuildingOld Central Fire StationSouth Mountain Concert HallOld Central High SchoolOld Town Hall
Notable people from Pittsfield
Elizabeth BanksWilliam MillerAdrian PasdarEmily RobisonMary Ann GlendonChris MazdzerMartha CoakleyRobin ThomasThomas Jonathan BurrillPat Fallon
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Nearby cities
Northampton (31 mi)Westfield (34 mi)Holyoke (36 mi)Amherst (39 mi)Chicopee (40 mi)Springfield (44 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Pittsfield, MA (7)

Public sex-offender registry records for Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

George Sallop, 51
Pittsfield · Berkshire County · 01201
AKA George Maffey, George Peterson
Andrew Greenspan, 27
Pittsfield
AKA Andrew Ephrem Yemsrach Greenspan
Anthony Robertson
Pittsfield · 01201
Thomas Owen Robinson, 76
Pittsfield
AKA Thomas Chadwell, Thomas O Chadwell
Willie C Robinson, 70
Pittsfield · Berkshire County · 01201
AKA William Willie Robinson, Willie Robinson
Robert J Brown, 67
Pittsfield · Berkshire County · 01201
AKA Robert James Brown
Hudson Bobby Johnson, 68
Pittsfield · Berkshire County · 01201
AKA Robert Theodore Angel Johnson, Robert Johnson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Pittsfield — frequently asked

What is the population of Pittsfield, Massachusetts?
Pittsfield has a population of about 43,559, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Pittsfield?
The median home value in Pittsfield is $233,700, and the median gross rent is $1,094/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Pittsfield safe? What is the crime rate?
Pittsfield Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 648 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Pittsfield face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Berkshire County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, hurricane, ice storm.
How many schools are in Pittsfield?
Pittsfield has 15 public schools (9 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Pittsfield?
Public registry data lists 7 registered sex offenders in or near Pittsfield. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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