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Cheshire, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Berkshire County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
584
Population
1,537/sq mi density
47°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
32
Violent Crime/100K
32 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Safety
1.6 / 5.0
32 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Homeownership Rate
83.4%
28% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
383
Median year built: 1938
Ownership vs. Renting
83.4%
Owner-Occupied
16.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,300/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,858/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,232/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
83.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,798 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $1,727 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,822 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,300 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,858 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,232 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 83.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 83.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 383 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 30.8% |