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Housatonic, MA
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Housatonic, MA
At a Glance
How Housatonic Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Housatonic's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Housatonic a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Housatonic residents earn a median household income of $86,920 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,586. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,475 business establishments, including 496 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Housatonic is $429,200 , 52% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $570,375. Median rent is $1,259/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Housatonic reports 359 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,119/100K.
Education
53.6% of adults in Housatonic hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% above the national average). 99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Housatonic has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.