Livability Score

74
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
The Marketplace Cafe
Coffee Shop
Dottie's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) A+
Phoenix Theatres Beacon Cinema
Cinema
Childrens Museum of the Berkshires
Museum
Lichtenstein Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Berkshire Museum
Museum
Arrowhead
Museum
Food and Drink (9) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Panara Bread
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Mazcot's Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Retro Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (11) B
Big Y
Grocery Store
Studious Baker
Bakery
Bagels Too
Bakery
Price Rite
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Guido's Fresh Marketplace
Grocery Store
Pittsfield Rye Bakery
Bakery
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Market 32
Grocery Store
Market 32 by Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Berkshire Organics
Grocery Store
Parks (62) A+
Dorothy Amos Playground
Playground
Pitt Park
Park
Tucker Playground
Playground
Park Square Historic District
Park
Park Square
Park
Wahconah Park
Park
Wahconah Park
Park
Coolidge Playground
Park
Common
Park
Coolidge Park
Park
Wahconah Park
Park
Wahcohah Park
Park
Wahconah Park
Park
South Street Memorial Park
Park
Clapp Park
Park
Crow Playground
Park
Burbank Park
Park
Burbank Park
Park
Fred Garner Park
Park
Rotary Park
Playground
Burbank Park
Park
Burbank Park
Park
Burbank Park
Park
Burbank Park
Park
Wellesley Park
Park
Shops (19) F
Elegant Stitches
Clothing
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Dawes Ave Variety
Discount Store
Benson's Pet Center
Pets
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Big Lots
Department Store
Lucky Nails
Beauty
Old Brick Furniture
Furniture
Bella Tan
Beauty
Crown Jewelers
Fashion
Hair Express & Day Spa
Beauty
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Petco
Pets
Cellular Sales
Electronics
Antiques by John Fontaine Auctions
Furniture
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Marshalls
Department Store
Carr Hardware
Home Improvement
Dollar General
Discount Store
Barnes & Noble
Books
Walmart
Department Store
Five Below
Discount Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in Pittsfield.
Public Transit Stops (31)
Stops & Stations
A+
Intermodal Center
Bus Stop
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Bus Station
Pittsfield
Transit Station
Onota @ Linden
Bus Stop
Park Square
Bus Stop
North St. and Wahconah St.
Bus Stop
Berkshire Medical Center
Bus Stop
North @ Tyler (BMC)
Bus Stop
Berkshire Medical Center
Bus Stop
West @ Valentine
Bus Stop
Pittsfield Plaza
Bus Stop
Lakeway @ Valentine
Bus Stop
Wahconah @ Pecks
Bus Stop
Hillcrest Campus/BMC
Bus Stop
Newell & Elm
Bus Stop
Tyler @ Woodlawn
Bus Stop
Elm @ Holmes
Bus Stop
Pittsfield Plaza
Bus Stop
Hancock @ Spaniol
Bus Stop
Rose Manor
Bus Stop
Plastics @ GE
Bus Stop
William St. Plaza
Bus Stop
BCC
Bus Stop
Stop & Shop
Bus Stop
Merrill @ Stop & Shop
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.7%
F
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cost of living B

The cost of living in Pittsfield is 101/100 - which is 24% lower than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A
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crime F

Pittsfield crime rates are 2,343 per 100k, which is 68% higher than Massachusetts
Property Crime
1,593 crimes per 100k
C+
Violent Crime
749 crimes per 100k
F
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employment C-

The median income in Pittsfield is $56,620 - which is 20% lower than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$56,620
D
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
F
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Pittsfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Pittsfield Police Department
Police
Old Central Fire Station
Fire Station
Pittsfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Berkshire Medical Center
Hospital
Berkshire Health Urgent Care
Clinic
Berkshire Medical Center Hillcrest Campus
Hospital
Pittsfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Pittsfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Pittsfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Great Expressions Dental Centers
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Berkshire County Sheriff
Police
Lenox Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Pittsfield home prices are $176,800 - which is 48% lower than Massachusetts
Home Price
$176,800
B-
Home Appreciation Rate
3%
B-
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio)
B+
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schools D

The Pittsfield graduation rate is 85% - which is 2% lower than Massachusetts
School Test Scores
36%
F
High School Grad. Rates
85%
C+
Elementary Schools (11) F
Silvio O Conte Community
Crosby
Morningside Community School
John T Reid Middle
Theodore Herberg Middle
Egremont
Robert T. Capeless Elementary School
Allendale
Stearns
Williams
Housatonic Academy
High Schools (4) F
Pittsfield High
Taconic High
Miss Hall'S
Housatonic Academy
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ratings F

Pittsfield has an overall rating of 42% from 17 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes
F
User Surveys (14)
From AreaVibes
F
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  • Pittsfield has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Pittsfield crime rates are 68% higher than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Pittsfield is 24% lower than the Massachusetts average
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Abandon Hope All Who Enter 1 rating By Anonymous ( Dec 22, 2018) I've lived in Pittsfield for 18 months, and my experience has been unspeakably bad. I would strongly counsel anyone considering moving here to take the propaganda about the area's much-publicized cultural renaissance with a grain of salt and instead to look into recent crime sta ...Read More tistics and job listings. This is a poor, crime-ridden city (violent crime) that is also terribly isolated and under-served in terms of services and amenities. This is no place to raise a family, no place to find a peaceful retirement. For those who are looking for the quaint experience of a New England town, look points south of Pittsfield. For those who are looking for a burgeoning artist colony, look elsewhere, possibly to Providence, RI or even Lowell, MA. There are virtually no jobs here, and the few professional jobs are at the medical center and a handful of other locations. Dating, epic fail. The city has had its day, and despite some cosmetic surgery on the downtown, together with a few seriously over-billed arts events, it's not likely to be able to reinvent itself along the lines of Brooklyn or Providence. Since I've moved here, quite a few restaurants and shops (several among those touted in feature news stories promoting the place) have shut down. What's left? Two coffee shops, four bars, a handful of passable restaurants. You live here, you're an hour's drive east or west to anything like a viable city. Depressing place, and most people I've met who live here are here until their kids finish school or their parents move to Arizona. Seriously. Read Less
A Terrible Mistake I Made Moving Here 1 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 16, 2018) I moved to Pittsfield in the fall of 2017 from eastern MA seeking some peace and a more relaxed pace of life after experiencing a number of health issues that culminated in my leaving work for a period of recovery. I was slightly acquainted with the Berkshires, having been to Ta ...Read More nglewood, MassMoca and the Clark over the course of a number of years. More than that, much has been made of the Berkshires' being an artistic mecca, further, of Pittsfield's being reinvented as the capital of said artistic mecca. I regret to tell you that such is not the case.Okay, so I am living in very modest circumstances, marginal circumstances -- take this with a grain of salt ...:* The crime in Pittsfield and North Adams is bad, and I do mean bad. Bad and quite brazen. I'd say it's on par with Lawrence, probably not as bad as Brockton. * There are no jobs here (none apart from the state, Berkshire Medical Center ... General Dynamics has a small footprint. Don't move here expecting to work.) * There are virtually no services here, plumbers etc. Unreal.* The cost of living isn't appreciably less than in eastern MA. Obviously, home prices are lower. Good luck finding an apartment, though, and be prepared to pay $1600 if you want something nice in downtown Pittsfield. * Dining, nightlife ... don't believe the propaganda. Sure, there is a handful of nice restaurants. But that's it. * The arts. This was the biggest let-down for me. Yes, there are some real gems here, and I love them. But, seriously, you're talking a weekend in the summer, maybe a long weekend. It's just not worth it. As to community, good luck finding it. I'd encourage anyone considering moving here thinking s/he might find kindred spirits writing or in the arts to check out meetups and every other clearinghouse for such information out there -- simply, there is nothing between Albany, NY and Northampton, MA. It's unreal, I mean, I've never lived any place that didn't have something. Relative to eastern MA, there are only a few colleges in the Berkshires, and I'm guessing that would account for the lack of intellectual capital (together with the loss of the manufacturing job base over the previous decades).If you're dead set on moving to the area, or are compelled to move here for other reasons, I would strongly encourage you to look to places in the southern Berkshires, such as Lenox, Great Barrington, etc. Those towns are far more evocative of what I'd expected and hoped for. Good luck! Read Less
Pittsfield, MA - Loads to Do 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 22, 2012) One of the most exciting cities that I have ever lived in has been Pittsfield, MA. This city has everything a person would want in a town. From considerate people to aesthetically pleasing sites, this town has it all. Through the course of my six years of living here, I have noti ...Read More ced how much there is to do in this town. There are attractions and sites to see that will keep people entertained for hours.

Another thing that sets Pittsfield apart from other cities is that it is not too densely populated. This is great because it gives people a chance to breathe every once in a while, and also makes the community a nice one. The people are friendly and not consumed in the rat race of life, which is something not many towns can say.

There are many lakes and rivers around the city, which makes it great for outdoor enthusiast and fisherman. The lakes have an abundant number of fish, and people do not have trouble catching them at all. People can take their boats out on the rivers if they so choice, and they can also enjoy nature. Camping sites and hiking trails are also located around the lakes, which makes it perfect for family vacations and get always.

A forest is also located nearby, which makes it great for those looking to camp out and share an adventure. There are also parks located throughout the town, and they are great spots for family picnics and for the children to play on.

There are also many golf courses located throughout the city, which makes it an ideal spot for golfers and sports fanatics. These greens are clean and the community is friendly as well, which makes it a better golfing experience for everyone. People who live in Pittsfield, MA always have something to do. Read Less
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Pittsfield, MA - Loads to Do 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 22, 2012) One of the most exciting cities that I have ever lived in has been Pittsfield, MA. This city has everything a person would want in a town. From considerate people to aesthetically pleasing sites, this town has it all. Through the course of my six years of living here, I have noti ...Read More ced how much there is to do in this town. There are attractions and sites to see that will keep people entertained for hours.

Another thing that sets Pittsfield apart from other cities is that it is not too densely populated. This is great because it gives people a chance to breathe every once in a while, and also makes the community a nice one. The people are friendly and not consumed in the rat race of life, which is something not many towns can say.

There are many lakes and rivers around the city, which makes it great for outdoor enthusiast and fisherman. The lakes have an abundant number of fish, and people do not have trouble catching them at all. People can take their boats out on the rivers if they so choice, and they can also enjoy nature. Camping sites and hiking trails are also located around the lakes, which makes it perfect for family vacations and get always.

A forest is also located nearby, which makes it great for those looking to camp out and share an adventure. There are also parks located throughout the town, and they are great spots for family picnics and for the children to play on.

There are also many golf courses located throughout the city, which makes it an ideal spot for golfers and sports fanatics. These greens are clean and the community is friendly as well, which makes it a better golfing experience for everyone. People who live in Pittsfield, MA always have something to do. Read Less

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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Pittsfield? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Dorothy Amos Playground
      Pitt Park
      Tucker Playground
      Park Square Historic District
      Park Square
      Wahconah Park
      Wahconah Park
      Coolidge Playground

      Entertainment

      Phoenix Theatres Beacon Cinema
      Childrens Museum of the Berkshires
      Lichtenstein Center for the Arts
      Berkshire Museum
      Arrowhead

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Subway
      Panara Bread
      Dunkin'
      Five Guys
      McDonald's
      Mazcot's Sports Bar & Grill
      Burger King

      B+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Pittsfield? Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in Pittsfield.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      C Health & Safety

      Is Pittsfield a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Berkshire Medical Center Hillcrest Campus
      Berkshire Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Doctors