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Hampshire County
  • County in Massachusetts
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Hampshire County

#3 in Best Counties to Live in Massachusetts
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    Overall Grade
  • County in Massachusetts
  • 1 review
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Housing
      B minus
    3. Nightlife
      A
    4. Good for Families
      A
    5. Diversity
      B minus
    6. Jobs
      B+
    7. Weather
      C minus
    8. Cost of Living
      C+
    9. Health & Fitness
      A
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A
    11. Commute
      A
    Hampshire County is located in Massachusetts with a population of 161,810. Hampshire County is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. In Hampshire County, most residents own their homes. In Hampshire County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Hampshire County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Hampshire County are above average.
    Population
    161,810
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $299,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,152
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      32%
    • Own
      68%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      226.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      45.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      27
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      231.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      906.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      41.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      7%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      23%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      26%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      24%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Hampshire County

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $76,959
    National
    $69,021
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    Top Public Schools Serving Hampshire County

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    Hampshire County Reviews

    1 review
    • Aug 22 2019
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