Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
24%
Pittsfield
Pittsfield, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,213
Population
41,865
Renter Mix
41% Rent
A secluded Massachusetts town surrounded by natural beauty
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Pittsfield sits 10 miles east of the Massachusetts-New York border and encompasses a vibrant and vast landscape of wooded areas and beautiful lakes. With a collection of accolades that range from “best small places for business,” a top green city, and the moniker “Brooklyn of the Berkshires,” Pittsfield delights renters with an incredible array of amenities and a diverse cultural identity.
Pittsfield has an active community and rich arts and culture scene. The weekly farmers market runs all year round, splitting it’s time between an outdoor space and an indoor market to provide residents with local produce no matter the time of year. North Street is Pittsfield’s main thoroughfare and houses an incredible array of locally owned businesses within charming New England-style storefronts. Restaurants, bars, and cafes of the local and national variety are scattered all throughout the city. The streets come alive for annual festivals like the 10x10 Upstreet Arts Festival and the Fourth of July Parade. Whether you’re searching Pittsfield for an affordable apartment or a characterful single-family home rental, you’ll find your community fast in this lively small town.
Explore the City
Bousquet Mountain Ski Resort is a local place for people to enjoy some shredding or skiing close to home.
The Berkshire Mountains are the beautiful range running thru Western Massachusetts.
Lake Onota is a 617 acre lake that is a popular spot for ice fishing in the winter months.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$58,127
Average: $81,357
Education
12,501
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
21,177
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Pittsfield has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Pittsfield, MA is $1,161 for a studio, $1,213 for one bedroom, $1,565 for two bedrooms, and $1,625 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pittsfield has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,213/month
663 Sq Ft
House
$2,968/month
1,256 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Pittsfield, MA is 10.1% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Pittsfield is 12.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,161 - $1,625. You can expect to pay 7.5% more for groceries, 5.5% less for utilities, and 18.9% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pittsfield, MA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
382 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
235 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
191 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
226 Students
Robert T. Capeless Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
182 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
382 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
558 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
699 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
789 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Berkshire Museum
- Hebert Arboretum
- Mass Audubon's Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary
- Bousquet Ski Area
- Hancock Shaker Village
Airports
- Albany International
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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.