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Compare Pittsfield to Boston
This post compares Pittsfield, Massachusetts to Boston, Massachusetts across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Pittsfield (city) | Boston (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,289 | 669,158 |
| Income (median) | $46,852 | $56,773 |
| Home Value (median) | $173,100 | $455,100 |
| White | 87% | 52% |
| Black | 4% | 25% |
| Asian | 1% | 9% |
| With Kids | 25% | 22% |
| Age (median) | 43 | 32 |
| Rentals | 38% | 64% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Pittsfield or Boston?
A: Pittsfield has a much smaller population count than Boston: 43289 compared with 669158 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Pittsfield or in Boston?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Pittsfield.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Pittsfield or Boston?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Pittsfield.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Boston does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 38% for Pittsfield versus 64% for Boston.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Pittsfield may include: Chicopee, Peabody, and West-Springfield.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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