Living in Becket, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Becket · Census data 2020–2024
Becket has 1,962 residents with a median age of 49.6. The median household income is $80,417 (23% lower than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $361,000, the median rent is $2,107/month.
Becket at a glance
- Population
- 1,962
- Median age
- 49.6State: 40
- Median household income
- $80,417State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $361,000State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $2,107/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 98.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.3%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Becket a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Becket
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Becket the median home value is $361,000, 9% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,107 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,679 a month in housing costs.
Becket median household income
The median household income in Becket is $80,417 and the income per person is $57,104. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Becket: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,787
- Owner-occupied
- 98.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 1.8%
- Vacant
- 51.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.24
51.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Becket has many vacation and second homes.
Becket demographics
- Population
- 1,962
- Median age
- 49.6
- Under 18
- 15.3%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 874
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Becket ›
Education in Becket
45.3% of adults 25 and older in Becket have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 23.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Becket
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 13.3%
- Drive alone
- 79.5%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Becket vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becket | 1,962 | $80,417 | $361,000 | $2,107 |
| Otis | 1,624 | $108,898 | $396,700 | $1,318 |
| Tyringham | 494 | $163,333 | $699,400 | $1,050 |
| Middlefield | 352 | $103,750 | $332,800 | $2,625 |
| Washington | 526 | $95,278 | $370,700 | — |
| Lee | 5,719 | $83,750 | $352,700 | $1,375 |
| Chester | 1,240 | $89,390 | $281,900 | $1,104 |
| Peru | 630 | $90,750 | $267,400 | — |
| Blandford | 1,156 | $91,902 | $287,900 | $1,047 |
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What is the median household income in Becket, MA?
The median household income in Becket is $80,417, 23% lower 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 Becket?
The median home value in Becket is $361,000, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Becket?
The median gross rent in Becket is $2,107 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Becket, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
What is the median age in Becket?
The median age in Becket is 49.6 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Becket?
The average commute to work in Becket is 36 minutes; 13.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Becket?
The unemployment rate in Becket is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Becket?
45.3% of adults in Becket 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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