Living in Colrain, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Colrain · Census data 2020–2024
Colrain has 1,627 residents with a median age of 49.6. The median household income is $80,673 (22% lower than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $284,300, the median rent is $1,102/month.
Colrain at a glance
- Population
- 1,627
- Median age
- 49.6State: 40
- Median household income
- $80,673State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $284,300State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,102/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 86.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.3%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Colrain a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Colrain
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Colrain the median home value is $284,300, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,102 per month, which is 16.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,742 a month in housing costs.
Colrain median household income
The median household income in Colrain is $80,673 and the income per person is $46,105. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Colrain: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 790
- Owner-occupied
- 86.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.5%
- Vacant
- 9.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.27
Colrain demographics
- Population
- 1,627
- Median age
- 49.6
- Under 18
- 15.3%
- 65 and older
- 30.4%
- Households
- 717
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Colrain ›
Education in Colrain
37.3% of adults 25 and older in Colrain have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 20.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Colrain
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 87.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Colrain vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colrain | 1,627 | $80,673 | $284,300 | $1,102 |
| Leyden | 637 | $105,893 | $372,900 | $1,917 |
| Shelburne | 1,567 | $83,000 | $405,400 | $1,080 |
| Heath | 765 | $98,750 | $295,000 | — |
| Shelburne Falls | 1,845 | $76,536 | $314,500 | $1,107 |
| Halifax | 847 | $63,889 | $267,500 | $875 |
| Guilford | 2,461 | $75,243 | $312,600 | $1,283 |
| Bernardston | 2,164 | $81,940 | $332,000 | $1,283 |
| Greenfield | 17,664 | $55,614 | $263,100 | $1,107 |
More for people moving to Colrain
Colrain ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Colrain: FAQ
What is the median household income in Colrain, MA?
The median household income in Colrain is $80,673, 22% 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 Colrain?
The median home value in Colrain is $284,300, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Colrain?
The median gross rent in Colrain is $1,102 per month, about 16.5% of household income.
Is Colrain, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Colrain?
The median age in Colrain is 49.6 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Colrain?
The average commute to work in Colrain is 34 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Colrain?
The unemployment rate in Colrain is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Colrain?
37.3% of adults in Colrain 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.
Last updated: