Living in Pittsfield (Massachusetts)
Pittsfield (Massachusetts) is a large place in Massachusetts, United States, home to 43,303 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 19%, #3,052 of 16,523), climate-conscious movers (top 20%, #2,323 of 12,111), single pensioners (top 28%, #2,598 of 9,474).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 04 min and sets around 22:23; in late June it sets around 2:34.
How Pittsfield (Massachusetts) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 55 | #3,886 of 11,898 | #204 of 444 | Map |
| Low-income household | 38 | #4,936 of 9,771 | #46 of 336 | Map |
| Low-income family | 50 | #3,005 of 8,006 | #45 of 331 | Map |
| Single parent | 53 | #2,581 of 6,237 | #126 of 274 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 61 | #4,320 of 9,474 | #314 of 384 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 66 | #2,598 of 9,474 | #252 of 384 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #4,244 of 10,762 | #312 of 367 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 60 | #2,469 of 7,271 | #51 of 276 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 42 | #4,263 of 8,006 | #168 of 331 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 44 | #5,639 of 12,111 | #6 of 392 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 51 | #4,360 of 7,271 | #266 of 276 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 66 | #2,620 of 9,474 | #287 of 384 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 55 | #6,085 of 18,063 | #238 of 465 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 41 | #3,052 of 16,523 | #129 of 452 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 43 | #9,514 of 18,063 | #45 of 465 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 63 | #4,107 of 16,523 | #322 of 452 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 56 | #5,393 of 21,167 | #290 of 479 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #2,323 of 12,111 | #224 of 392 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 45 | #6,875 of 12,111 | #371 of 392 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Dalton (Massachusetts) 7 km
- Adams (Massachusetts) 22 km
- Great Barrington 30 km
- North Adams 30 km
- Rensselaer (New York) 46 km
- Albany (New York) 48 km
- Bennington (Vermont) 48 km
- Troy (New York) 48 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.