Real Estate Investing in Berkshire County, Massachusetts

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27 ZIP codes • Population: 126,449

Should you buy in Berkshire County, MA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (45/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (46/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 18.7% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 β€” slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.9% 5yr CAGR

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $495,423
Avg Monthly Rent $1,604
ZIP Codes 27

Investing in Berkshire County Real Estate

Across Berkshire County's 27 ZIPs, the picture is modest β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Across Berkshire's 27 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs tepid: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Berkshire β€” soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts β€” are among the reasons the β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† rating sits where it does.

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Posto Property Management
Town Of Egremont, MA

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Avg Home Value
$495,423
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,604
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (MA)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Pittsfield, MA metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
58%
Days Pending
2/2
67 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Berkshire County

6 Colleges 5,202 Students 647 Off-Campus Renters
A
Williams College
4-Year Private Β· 2,168 students
B
Charles H McCann Technical School
Vocational Public Β· 45 students
C
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
4-Year Public Β· 933 students
C
Bard College at Simon's Rock
4-Year Private Β· 312 students
C
Berkshire Community College
2-Year Public Β· 1,572 students
πŸ“ ~625 students rent off-campus
D
Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus
Vocational For-Profit Β· 172 students

Investor Insight: With 647 students living off-campus, Berkshire County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Berkshire County

ZIP Codes in Berkshire County, MA

01201 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsfield
Population 45,072
Avg Home $314,678
Avg Rent $1,592/mo
01247 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
North Adams
Population 14,967
Avg Home $267,859
Avg Rent $1,525/mo
01230 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Great Barrington
Population 8,813
Avg Home $641,796
Avg Rent $1,647/mo
01220 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Adams
Population 8,106
Avg Home $271,201
Avg Rent $1,278/mo
01267 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Williamstown
Population 7,985
Avg Home $499,622
Avg Rent $1,863/mo
01226 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Dalton
Population 6,304
Avg Home $353,710
Avg Rent $1,278/mo
01238 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Lee
Population 5,893
Avg Home $428,223
Avg Rent $1,773/mo
01240 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Lenox
Population 5,024
Avg Home $608,390
Avg Rent $1,467/mo
01225 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Cheshire
Population 3,234
Avg Home $365,999
Avg Rent $1,431/mo
01223 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Becket
Population 2,588
Avg Home $403,836
Avg Rent $2,016/mo
01235 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Hinsdale
Population 2,456
Avg Home $372,572
Avg Rent $1,359/mo
01257 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Sheffield
Population 2,331
Avg Home $523,224
Avg Rent $1,467/mo
01237 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Lanesboro
Population 2,269
Avg Home $381,429
Avg Rent $1,620/mo
01262 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Stockbridge
Population 1,652
Avg Home $775,884
Avg Rent $1,719/mo
01236 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Great Barrington
Population 1,593
Avg Home $630,691
Avg Rent $1,881/mo
01270 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Windsor
Population 1,002
Avg Home $358,819
Avg Rent $1,359/mo
01254 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Richmond
Population 962
Avg Home $631,776
Avg Rent $1,683/mo
01266 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
West Stockbridge
Population 919
Avg Home $724,165
Avg Rent $2,241/mo
01253 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Otis
Population 903
Avg Home $535,947
Avg Rent $1,476/mo
01255 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Sandisfield
Population 850
Avg Home $467,002
Avg Rent $1,890/mo
01245 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Monterey
Population 828
Avg Home $726,980
Avg Rent $1,476/mo
01259 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Southfield
Population 778
Avg Home $617,444
Avg Rent $1,539/mo
01256 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Savoy
Population 733
Avg Home $330,444
Avg Rent $1,404/mo
01222 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Sheffield
Population 611
Avg Home $416,028
Avg Rent $1,476/mo
01224 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Lanesboro
Population 201
Avg Home $312,534
Avg Rent $1,620/mo
01258 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Mount Washington
Population 191
Avg Home $742,566
Avg Rent $1,467/mo
01264 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Tyringham
Population 184
Avg Home $673,609
Avg Rent $1,773/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Berkshire County

Is, MA landlord-friendly?

Landlord-friendliness in, MA is tenant-protective. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

How much rent can I charge in, MA?

Average rent in, MA is approximately $1,604/mo per month. Against $495K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

Is it easy to find good tenants in, MA?

, MA offers a measured renter base at the $1,604/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

How does the, MA market compare with MA as a whole?

Versus statewide MA, is broadly in line with. Its 3.0/5 investability score reflects that position.

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