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North Adams
  • Town in Massachusetts
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North Adams

#6,190 in Best Places to Retire in America
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A minus
    North Adams is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 13,024. North Adams is in Berkshire County. Living in North Adams offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In North Adams there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in North Adams and residents tend to be liberal.
    Population
    13,024
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $152,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $816
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      43%
    • Own
      57%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      949.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      55.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      79.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      482.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,804.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      63.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      14%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      34%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      11%
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    Working in North Adams

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $48,575
    National
    $69,021
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