Living in Egremont, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Egremont · Census data 2020–2024
Egremont has 1,230 residents with a median age of 56.9. The median household income is $101,458 (about the same as the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $664,900, the median rent is $1,349/month.
Egremont is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Egremont at a glance
- Population
- 1,230
- Median age
- 56.9State: 40
- Median household income
- $101,458State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $664,900State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,349/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 82.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.8%
- Average commute
- 44 min
Is Egremont a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Massachusetts median; home values 18% higher than the state median; an average commute of 44 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Egremont
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Egremont the median home value is $664,900, 100% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,349 per month, which is 26.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,368 a month in housing costs.
Egremont median household income
The median household income in Egremont is $101,458 and the income per person is $69,792. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Egremont: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 901
- Owner-occupied
- 82.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.8%
- Vacant
- 40.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.29
40.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Egremont has many vacation and second homes.
Egremont demographics
- Population
- 1,230
- Median age
- 56.9
- Under 18
- 10.9%
- 65 and older
- 30.4%
- Households
- 533
- Foreign-born
- 7.4%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Egremont ›
Education in Egremont
67.8% of adults 25 and older in Egremont have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 30% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Egremont
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 44 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 29.6%
- Drive alone
- 59.4%
- Public transit
- 2.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.4%
Egremont vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egremont | 1,230 | $101,458 | $664,900 | $1,349 |
| Alford | 433 | $121,042 | $794,400 | $1,750 |
| Mount Washington | 193 | $142,500 | $714,300 | — |
| Sheffield | 3,330 | $92,120 | $409,400 | $1,837 |
| Great Barrington | 7,202 | $84,132 | $494,300 | $1,314 |
| Taconic Shores | 606 | $177,994 | $243,300 | — |
| Copake | 222 | $115,938 | $210,500 | — |
| Copake Lake | 784 | $102,009 | $610,300 | — |
| West Stockbridge | 1,250 | $107,083 | $535,700 | $1,518 |
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What is the median household income in Egremont, MA?
The median household income in Egremont is $101,458, about the same as 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 Egremont?
The median home value in Egremont is $664,900, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Egremont?
The median gross rent in Egremont is $1,349 per month, about 26.4% of household income.
Is Egremont, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Massachusetts median; home values 18% higher than the state median; an average commute of 44 minutes.
What is the median age in Egremont?
The median age in Egremont is 56.9 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Egremont?
The average commute to work in Egremont is 44 minutes; 29.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Egremont?
The unemployment rate in Egremont is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Egremont?
67.8% of adults in Egremont 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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