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Cheshire, MA
Census-designated place in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
Population
674
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,757
ZIP codes
0
Cheshire and its ZIP codes
Cheshire at a glance
- Cheshire is 95% denser than Massachusetts as a whole.
- Median rent is $647 a month.
Local data for Cheshire, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cheshire, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
17.8%
Median rent
$647/mo
Homeownership
76.3%
Bachelor's or higher
28.4%
Median age
60.2
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (222), Italian Americans (140), French Americans (137).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berkshire County. PPP loans are for Cheshire.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,487
57,806 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,172
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.79B
FY 2026, $13,875 per person
How people get to work
Cheshire, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.2%
- Carpooled16.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cheshire, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
1,657
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
414
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 14°F
42.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cheshire, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.9%
U.S. 33.3% -3.4 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.5%
U.S. 11.1% -6.6 pts
Cities near Cheshire
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AdamsCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2.4 |
| PittsfieldCity | 8.5 mi | 40.5 |
| North AdamsCity | 8.7 mi | 20.3 |
| WilliamstownCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.4 |
| Pownal, VTCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Stamford, VTCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.4 |
| LenoxCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2 |
| Lenox DaleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Pownal Center, VTCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| North Pownal, VTCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| East Nassau, NYVillage | 18 mi | 4.9 |
| Readsboro, VTCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| LeeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| Averill Park, NYCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4 |
| ChesterCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| Whitingham, VTCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cheshire, MA in?
- Cheshire is in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
- What is the population of Cheshire, MA?
- About 674 people live in Cheshire, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cheshire?
- Nearby places include Adams (5.2 mi), Pittsfield (8.5 mi), North Adams (8.7 mi), Williamstown (10 mi), Pownal, VT (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023