Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
24%
North Adams
North Adams, MA Area Guide
Bask in art and outdoor exploration in the Berkshires
Suburban
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Scenic
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Riverside
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Mountain Views
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Vibrant
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Artistic
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Historic
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Located in the northwestern corner of Massachusetts, North Adams is the smallest city in the state. North Adams boasts a vibrant arts and culture scene, containing the largest contemporary art museum in the nation—the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, which is also known as MASS MoCA.
Situated in the northern Berkshires, North Adams is surrounded by state forests and a host of scenic nature trails. The Hoosic River flows throughout North Adams, providing plenty of options for outdoor recreation. Natural Bridge State Park and Windsor Lake Park are both within the city’s limits as well.
Quaint shops, unique eateries, and antique stores in historic buildings line Main Street in North Adams, serving as a popular gathering place for the community. The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts hosts a variety of cultural and athletic events that are also open to the North Adams community.
Albany, New York is just an hour’s drive from North Adams while Boston is about a three-hour drive away. Convenience to BRTA buses and major roadways makes getting around from North Adams simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$47,158
Average: $70,548
Education
3,108
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,437
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
North Adams has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
48%
Non-Renters
52%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly North Adams, MA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
346 Students
Public
Grades PK-6
296 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
329 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
389 Students
Charles Mccann Vocational Technical
Public
Grades 9-12
491 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
389 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Western Gateway Heritage State Park
- Natural Bridge State Park (MA)
- Clarksburg State Park
- Hopkins Observatory & Planetarium
- Sheep Hill
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.