Living in West Stockbridge, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Stockbridge · Census data 2020–2024
West Stockbridge has 1,250 residents with a median age of 56.8. The median household income is $107,083 (3% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $535,700, the median rent is $1,518/month.
West Stockbridge is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Stockbridge at a glance
- Population
- 1,250
- Median age
- 56.8State: 40
- Median household income
- $107,083State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $535,700State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,518/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 89.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 74.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is West Stockbridge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Stockbridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Stockbridge the median home value is $535,700, 61% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,518 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,541 a month in housing costs.
West Stockbridge median household income
The median household income in West Stockbridge is $107,083 and the income per person is $88,753. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in West Stockbridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 886
- Owner-occupied
- 89.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.1%
- Vacant
- 35.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.17
35.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that West Stockbridge has many vacation and second homes.
West Stockbridge demographics
- Population
- 1,250
- Median age
- 56.8
- Under 18
- 16.8%
- 65 and older
- 30.4%
- Households
- 572
- Foreign-born
- 7.4%
- Veterans
- 1.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Stockbridge ›
Education in West Stockbridge
74.2% of adults 25 and older in West Stockbridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 37.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Stockbridge
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 27.3%
- Drive alone
- 57.3%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 4.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
West Stockbridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Stockbridge | 1,250 | $107,083 | $535,700 | $1,518 |
| Stockbridge | 2,056 | $146,250 | $600,000 | $858 |
| Alford | 433 | $121,042 | $794,400 | $1,750 |
| Richmond | 1,403 | $106,250 | $584,500 | $1,593 |
| Great Barrington | 7,202 | $84,132 | $494,300 | $1,314 |
| Lenox | 5,079 | $106,080 | $466,700 | $1,091 |
| Lee | 5,719 | $83,750 | $352,700 | $1,375 |
| Egremont | 1,230 | $101,458 | $664,900 | $1,349 |
| Chatham | 1,669 | $79,886 | $323,100 | $1,080 |
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What is the median household income in West Stockbridge, MA?
The median household income in West Stockbridge is $107,083, 3% 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 West Stockbridge?
The median home value in West Stockbridge is $535,700, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in West Stockbridge?
The median gross rent in West Stockbridge is $1,518 per month, about 31.4% of household income.
Is West Stockbridge, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
What is the median age in West Stockbridge?
The median age in West Stockbridge is 56.8 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in West Stockbridge?
The average commute to work in West Stockbridge is 25 minutes; 27.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Stockbridge?
The unemployment rate in West Stockbridge is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Stockbridge?
74.2% of adults in West Stockbridge 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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