Livability Score

56
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Empire Cafe
Coffee Shop
BrewHaHa
Coffee Shop
Lickety Split Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tunnel City Coffee
Coffee Shop
Terra Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) F
North Adams Historical Museum
Museum
North Adams Movieplex 8
Cinema
Western Gateway Heritage State Park Visitors Center
Museum
Gallery 51
Art Gallery
Mohawk Theater
Theatre Arts
Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum
Greylock Bowl and Golf
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (11) F
Freight Yard Restaurant & Pub
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Jack's Hot Dog Stand
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
The Mohawk
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Bright Ideas Brewing
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
West Liquors
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
Roots Teen Center
Community Centre
YMCA
Gym
J Star Gymnastics
Gym
Gemini Gymnastics
Gym
Adams Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (3) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Big Y
Grocery Store
Super Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Adams Hometown Market
Grocery Store
Parks (24) F
Noel Field
Park
Windsor Lake Park
Park
Western Gateway Heritage State Park
Park
Church Street Historic District
Park
Church Street-Cady Hill Historic District
Park
George Bowe Park
Park
Kemp Park
Park
Colgrove Park
Park
Bowe Memorial Playground
Park
Brayton Field
Park
Bracewell Park
Park
West End Playground
Park
River Street Playground
Playground
Freeman Grove Historic District
Park
Alcombright Field
Park
Freeman Park
Park
Alcombright Field
Park
Alcombright Field
Park
Renfrew Park
Park
Renfrew Park
Park
Renfrew Athletic Field
Park
Renfrew Park
Park
Albert Reid Field
Park
Blackinton Historic District
Park
Valley Street Field
Park
Shops (10) F
Job Lot
Department Store
Berkshire Emporium
Furniture
Verizon
Electronics
Persnickety Toys
Toys
Dollar General
Discount Store
Aubuchon Hardware
Home Improvement
Central Radio Appliance Center
Furniture
Carr Hardware
Home Improvement
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Colonial Cuts
Hairdresser
The Spoke
Bicycle
O'Connell's Convenience Plus
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in North Adams.
Public Transit Stops (7)
Stops & Stations F
Wal-Mart
Bus Stop
Ashland @ Church
Bus Stop
North Adams Plaza
Bus Stop
Main (North Adams)
Bus Stop
Mohawk Forest
Bus Stop
North Adams Hospital
Bus Stop
Stop & Shop
Bus Stop
Center St. (Adams)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.1% F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in North Adams is 96/100 - which is 28% lower than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A
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crime F

North Adams crime rates are 3,397 per 100k, which is 144% higher than Massachusetts
Property Crime
2,392 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
1,005 crimes per 100k F
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employment C-

The median income in North Adams is $49,123 - which is 31% lower than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$49,123 F
Unemployment Rate
2.7% A-
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health D

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
North Adams Fire Department
Fire Station
North Adams Police Dept
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Little's HSC Pharmacy
Pharmacy
North Adams Ambulance Service
Ambulance Station
Berkshire Health North
Hospital
Adams Fire Department
Fire Station
Clarksburg Police Department
Police
Tri State Podiatry
Doctor
Clarksburg Vol. Fire Department
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Adams Fire Department
Fire Station
Adams Police Department
Police
Mark Pullano Family Dentistry
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Karen Lartin Family Dentistry
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A

North Adams home prices are $149,300 - which is 56% lower than Massachusetts
Home Price
$149,300 D+
Home Appreciation Rate
-0% C
Home Affordability
3x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools F

The North Adams graduation rate is 77% - which is 12% lower than Massachusetts
School Test Scores
37% F
High School Grad. Rates
77% D
Elementary Schools (3) F
Colegrove Park Elementary
Brayton
Greylock
Clarksburg Elementary
St Stanislaus Kostka School
Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School
Hoosac Valley Elementary School
High Schools (2) F
Charles Mccann Vocational Technical
Drury High
Berkshire Arts And Technology Charter Public School
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ratings D+

North Adams has an overall rating of 57% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes F
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North Adams, MA Area Guide

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North Adams Area Facts

  • North Adams has a Livability Score of 56/100, which is considered below average
  • North Adams crime rates are 144% higher than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in North Adams is 28% lower than the Massachusetts average

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North Adams: Artsy and Not Enough to Do 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) Living in North Adams, Massachusetts has been a decent experience these last 4 years, but I would not say that this is my forever home. This is a small town and the people are nice, but the town is also boring in my opinion. If you are the artsy type though, then you might fall i ...Read More n love with this area.

I myself enjoy a city that as tons of things going on. The kinds of things that offer people a variety of entertainment and that just is not found in this community. This area is very artsy and is actually home to a huge contemporary art museum. The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is also located here. Like I said, this town is seriously artsy.

The best areas in North Adams, Massachusetts are the bars and restaurants. If you have any chance of having fun outside of the art scene, it will be at the local bar. It just seems as if this community caters to one type of person, more diversity is needed for people like me. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in North Adams? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Noel Field
      Windsor Lake Park
      Western Gateway Heritage State Park
      Church Street Historic District
      Church Street-Cady Hill Historic District
      George Bowe Park
      Kemp Park
      Colgrove Park

      Entertainment

      North Adams Historical Museum
      North Adams Movieplex 8
      Western Gateway Heritage State Park Visitors Center
      Gallery 51
      Mohawk Theater
      Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art
      Greylock Bowl and Golf

      Food & Drink

      Freight Yard Restaurant & Pub
      Burger King
      Jack's Hot Dog Stand
      Subway
      The Mohawk
      McDonald's
      Dunkin'
      Bright Ideas Brewing

      C Commute

      Is public transit available in North Adams? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in North Adams.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      11%

      9% higher than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in North Adams? The cost of living in North Adams is 96/100 - which is 28% lower than Massachusetts.
      North Adams
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      Massachusetts
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in North Adams? North Adams crime rates are 3,397, which are 144% higher than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      3,397 per 100k people

      46% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 30

      46% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -3%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in North Adams? The median income in North Adams is $49,123 which is 31% lower than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $49,12311% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,3622% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      43% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is North Adams a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Berkshire Health North

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Little's HSC Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Tri State Podiatry

      A Housing

      What are North Adams home prices? North Adams home prices are $149,300 - which is 56% lower than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $149,30019% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $78218% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      8% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does North Adams have good schools? The North Adams graduation rate is 77% - which is 12% lower than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      77%

      7% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      37%

      24% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      11:1

      33% lower than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is North Adams a good place to live? North Adams has an overall rating of 57% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      57%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      49%

      6 total surveys

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