Market Report
Berkshire County, MA Housing Market
Population: 129,430 (2024 ACS estimate). 144 housing units permitted in the last 12 months.
Growth & Supply
Population
129,430
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003) — Berkshire County
Median Household Income
$76K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013) — Berkshire County
Renter-Occupied Homes
30.1%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003) — Berkshire County
Migration — Berkshire County
Avg income of movers (latest year): in $101K · out $85K
IRS Statistics of Income, County-to-County Migration Data (through 2023)
Unemployment Rate — Berkshire County
Most recent month is preliminary and subject to revision
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (through Jun '26)
New Construction Permits — Berkshire County
144 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+4% vs the prior 12 months) — 19 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)