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North Adams, MA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Naomi Reyes

Grocery stores in North Adams -recommendations?

OK so I'm single, late 40s, and You can expect to pay around $777 for rent here. With a population of 12,660, North Adams is a small town. Household incomes average around $48,521 in North Adams. Median household income is $48,521, which feels on the lower side for the area. Downtown has improved a ...

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Logan

Working in North Adams -salaries realistic?

Longtime lurker here, My family moved here when I was a kid. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $777 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. What are your go-to spots? Pub...

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Gabriella R.

North Adams is underrated, change my mind

Hi all, I relocated for work and Homes are going for about $185,300 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. Thoughts?

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Ian Lewis

Is North Adams still affordable?

Hello, Rent is about $777/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $48,521 in North Adams. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprising...

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Logan

Best kept secrets of North Adams, MA

Just moved here 9 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -North Adams sits at 562.5 per 100K. Rent is about $777/month for a decent place. With a population of 12,660, North Adams is a small town. Poverty rate is 12.8%, which is around average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no s...

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Logan

Top 5 things I love about North Adams

Been living here since 2014. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. Thoughts?

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Luca Lee

Honest thoughts on life in North Adams

Been meaning to ask this. Homes are going for about $185,300 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Logan

Is public transit usable in North Adams?

Longtime lurker here, I relocated for work and The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $777/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $185,300, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $185,300 on average. I'd say it's better for families...

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Leo Cook

Things North Adams needs to improve

Hi all, We have two kids and The median home value here is around $185,300, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $185,300 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Anyone in a similar situati...

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Naomi Reyes

Best neighborhoods to rent in North Adams?

Hello, The median home value here is around $185,300, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 12.8%, which is around average. Homes are going for about $185,300 on average. It's a a small town city with about 12,660 people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The we...

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