What are the schools like in Cheshire, MA?

Cheshire is served primarily by Hoosac Valley Regional. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.

What is the median household income in Cheshire?

The median household income in Cheshire, MA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Cheshire, MA?

Cheshire has an average high temperature of 32.4°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 85.3 inches.

Cheshire, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Cheshire, MA?

Cheshire has a violent crime rate of 31.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 377.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cheshire, MA a Good Place to Live?

Cheshire is a small town of 547 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Cheshire stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Cheshire is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cheshire city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Cheshire metro area.

Metric	Cheshire, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cheshire's violent crime rate is 31.5 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

31.5 /100k

Property Crime

377.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Cheshire is served primarily by Hoosac Valley Regional. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cheshire, MA	National Avg
School District	Hoosac Valley Regional	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cheshire sees average highs of 32.4°F in January and 80.9°F in July, with 42.3 inches of annual precipitation and 85.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cheshire, MA
Average High — January	32.4°F
Average High — July	80.9°F
Annual Precipitation	42.3"
Annual Snowfall	85.3"

Demographics

Metric	Cheshire, MA	National Avg
Population	547	—
Median Age	60.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	10.1%	22.2%
65 and over	30.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Adams, MA 5 mi North Adams, MA 8 mi Pittsfield, MA 9 mi Williamstown, MA 10 mi Stamford, VT 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Cheshire

Cheshire, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01225

Cheshire vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cheshire, MA affordable or expensive?

Cheshire has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Cheshire, MA?

Cheshire's violent crime rate is 31.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 377.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cheshire?

Public schools in Cheshire are operated by Hoosac Valley Regional. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 32.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cheshire, MA a good place to live?

Cheshire, MA has a population of 547, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cheshire?

Cheshire averages 32.4°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.3 inches with about 85.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cheshire?

Cheshire, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01225.

What is the population of Cheshire?

The population of Cheshire, Massachusetts is 547 with a median age of 60.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cheshire?

Key numbers for living in Cheshire: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cheshire side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.