There are 20 independent living communities serving Pittsfield, Massachusetts. This includes 2 communities in Pittsfield and 18 nearby. Independent living costs in Massachusetts range from about $23 to $140 per day, with an average expense running about $96. The per month cost averages around $2,885 and ranges between $694 and $4,187. Yearly, the mean cost is about $34,630, which is greater than the national average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Pittsfield range from around $1,609 per month up to $3,249 per month, with a median cost of around $2,890 per month. This equates to an annual cost of around $34,683.
Pittsfield is a small city in the State of Massachusetts. It is located in Berkshire County. The city has a population of 46,504, with 104,960 inhabitants in the surrounding metropolitan area. People who are over the age of 55 constitute 31% of the total population.
Pittsfield has an average SeniorScore™ of 67. The city's mean household income is $45,000 ($27,000 on a per capita basis), versus an average of $73,000 for the entire state of Massachusetts. The mean home price in Pittsfield is $90,000, which is much lower than the state average of $514,500. The city also has an average unemployment rate of about 8.8%.
Pittsfield has harsh average temperatures, with severely cold winters and calm summers. The city gets large levels of rain annually. Pittsfield has good air quality and an average crime rate in relation to other cities in the United States.