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Compare Pittsfield to Worcester
This post compares Pittsfield, Massachusetts to Worcester, 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) | Worcester (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,289 | 184,743 |
| Income (median) | $46,852 | $45,149 |
| Home Value (median) | $173,100 | $210,600 |
| White | 87% | 69% |
| Black | 4% | 13% |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| With Kids | 25% | 27% |
| Age (median) | 43 | 34 |
| Rentals | 38% | 57% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Pittsfield or Worcester?
A: Pittsfield has a much smaller population count than Worcester: 43289 compared with 184743 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Pittsfield or in Worcester?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Pittsfield.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Pittsfield or Worcester?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Pittsfield.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Worcester does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 38% for Pittsfield versus 57% for Worcester.
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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