Living in Alford, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alford · Census data 2020–2024
Alford has 433 residents with a median age of 63.1. The median household income is $121,042 (16% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $794,400, the median rent is $1,750/month.
Alford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Alford at a glance
- Population
- 433
- Median age
- 63.1State: 40
- Median household income
- $121,042State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $794,400State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,750/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 89.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Alford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 2.3%.
Cons: Home values 41% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Alford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alford the median home value is $794,400, 139% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,750 per month, which is 17.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,708 a month in housing costs.
Alford median household income
The median household income in Alford is $121,042 and the income per person is $81,241. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Alford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 400
- Owner-occupied
- 89.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.7%
- Vacant
- 43.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 1.92
43.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Alford has many vacation and second homes.
Alford demographics
- Population
- 433
- Median age
- 63.1
- Under 18
- 5.1%
- 65 and older
- 43%
- Households
- 225
- Foreign-born
- 6%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alford ›
Education in Alford
63.7% of adults 25 and older in Alford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 26.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alford
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 22.2%
- Drive alone
- 56%
- Public transit
- 7.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.2%
Alford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alford | 433 | $121,042 | $794,400 | $1,750 |
| West Stockbridge | 1,250 | $107,083 | $535,700 | $1,518 |
| Great Barrington | 7,202 | $84,132 | $494,300 | $1,314 |
| Egremont | 1,230 | $101,458 | $664,900 | $1,349 |
| Stockbridge | 2,056 | $146,250 | $600,000 | $858 |
| Richmond | 1,403 | $106,250 | $584,500 | $1,593 |
| Lee | 5,719 | $83,750 | $352,700 | $1,375 |
| Sheffield | 3,330 | $92,120 | $409,400 | $1,837 |
| Ghent | 517 | $138,446 | $318,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Alford, MA?
The median household income in Alford is $121,042, 16% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Alford?
The median home value in Alford is $794,400, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Alford?
The median gross rent in Alford is $1,750 per month, about 17.5% of household income.
Is Alford, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 2.3%. Minuses: home values 41% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Alford?
The median age in Alford is 63.1 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Alford?
The average commute to work in Alford is 26 minutes; 22.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alford?
The unemployment rate in Alford is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alford?
63.7% of adults in Alford have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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