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Housatonic, MA
Census-designated place in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
Population
1,113
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,249
ZIP codes
0
Housatonic and its ZIP codes
Housatonic at a glance
- Housatonic is 38% denser than Massachusetts as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $437,000 (22% below Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,491 a month.
Local data for Housatonic, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Housatonic, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
16.8%
Median home value
$437,000
Median rent
$1,491/mo
Homeownership
69.7%
Bachelor's or higher
52.3%
Median age
51.8
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (281), Irish Americans (153), Polish Americans (82).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Berkshire County. PPP loans are for Housatonic.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 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
$1.8B
FY 2026, $13,875 per person
How people get to work
Housatonic, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.0%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home26.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Housatonic, 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
82° / 13°F
49.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Housatonic, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.4%
U.S. 33.3% -3.9 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
9.7%
U.S. 12.8% -3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.3%
U.S. 11.1% -7.8 pts
Cities near Housatonic
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Great BarringtonCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.4 |
| LeeCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.3 |
| Lenox DaleCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.5 |
| LenoxCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 2 |
| Copake Falls, NYCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Taconic Shores, NYCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Copake Lake, NYCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 9.5 |
| Copake, NYCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Ghent, NYCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| Chatham, NYVillage | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Philmont, NYVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Canaan, CTCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| PittsfieldCity | 16 mi | 40.5 |
| Claverack-Red Mills, NYCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3 |
| ChesterCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| Valatie, NYVillage | 20 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Housatonic, MA in?
- Housatonic is in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
- What is the population of Housatonic, MA?
- About 1,113 people live in Housatonic, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Housatonic?
- Nearby places include Great Barrington (3.8 mi), Lee (7 mi), Lenox Dale (8.4 mi), Lenox (8.6 mi), Copake Falls, NY (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023