Berkshire County, Massachusetts Real Estate Listings and Moving Services
Berkshire County is found in the state of Massachusetts. With a land mass of 946 square miles, Berkshire County is one of the larger counties in the state, while in terms of population it is near the bottom with 13,495 residents. Berkshire County's population density of rural makes it one of the most densely populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Pittsfield, with a population of 47,623.
Berkshire County is one of the
wealthy regions in the state. The median income for Berkshire County residents is $40,258, putting the region in at the bottom of all counties in Massachusetts. As a reflection this, the average home value in Berkshire County is $121,744, well below the state average of $202,794.
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The Per-student spending on education in Berkshire County is $11,235 per student per year, the lowest in the state (and reflecting the emphasis placed on education in the region). The student-teacher ratio in Berkshire County schools is 13 students to a teacher.
Commute times for residents of Berkshire County are typically around 20 min., much shorter than the average for Massachusetts as a whole.