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North Adams, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Rensselaer County County
North Adams, MA
At a Glance
How North Adams Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Adams's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is North Adams a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
North Adams residents earn a median household income of $48,521 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,537. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,500 business establishments, including 374 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Adams is $185,300 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,461. Median rent is $777/month, with 35.6% 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
North Adams reports 563 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 48% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,125/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.0% of adults in North Adams hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Adams has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.