The Quality of Life You’ve Always Wanted
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
50% of Manhattan
66% of Brooklyn
77% of Boston
Real Estate
Real Estate
The average price of a 4-bed and 2-bath in Pittsfield is $245,754Jobs
Jobs
There are more than 1,685 open jobs in the BerkshiresA Peek Into Berkshire Life
Take a virtual tour through our rolling hills with stops at world class culture, outdoor fun, farm fresh cuisine, luxurious rejuvenation, and more. When the time is right, we can’t wait to see you #intheBerkshires of Western Massachusetts! This video will give you a taste of what it’s like to relocate to the beautiful Berkshries.
Know Before You Relocate
Land & Living
At 3,491 feet, Mount Greylock, in the town of Adams, is the highest point in Massachusetts.
Berkshire County’s average commute time is 20 minutes, five minutes less than the national average.
Berkshire County was identified as one of the country’s “Top Ten Housing Markets” for the next decade by U.S. News & World Report.
There are 167 properties and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the county, including nine National Historic Landmarks.
Industry & Education
Crane & Company based in Dalton is the manufacturer of paper products used in the printing of U.S. currency.
Berkshire County public schools spend $16,895 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,435.
Berkshire Medical Center is the recipient of the 2015 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence, ranking BMC among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation, for the third year in a row.
Arts & Entertainment
Tanglewood, the Berkshire home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, has also hosted Miles Davis, Janis Joplin, Bob Dylan, Lady Gaga, and many others through its long-running Popular Artist Series.
The former homes of writer Edith Wharton, illustrator Norman Rockwell, sculptor Daniel Chester French, and women’s rights advocate Susan B. Anthony has each been preserved as museums in Berkshire County.
The Annual Josh Billings RunAground Triathlon, named for the Berkshire-born humorist, welcomes more than 500 teams of cyclists, paddlers, and runners who traverse five Berkshire towns.
The Official Guide to The Berkshires
Start planning your next trip with our Official Visitors Guide or for more information, please visit berkshires.org
What’s New
Another thing to know before you relocate is that cannabis for both recreation and for medicinal purposes is now legal in the Berkshires and all of MA. Here is helpful info to help you navigate the cannabis landscape. Read the FAQ and watch the video.
Questions
Email our Economic Development Team or call (413) 499-1600.