What are the schools like in Housatonic, MA?

School district data for Housatonic is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Housatonic?

The median household income in Housatonic, MA is $80,000 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 Housatonic, MA?

Housatonic has an average high temperature of 31.6°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 49.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Housatonic, MA affordable or expensive?

Housatonic's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Housatonic is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $412,900 and the median rent is $1,116 per month.

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

Housatonic has a violent crime rate of 344.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 967.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Housatonic, MA a Good Place to Live?

Housatonic is a small town of 985 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $80,000 . Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Housatonic stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Housatonic is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Index: 104.0

Housatonic's overall cost of living index is 104.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Housatonic costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Housatonic, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$412,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,116	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Housatonic's violent crime rate is 344.2 per 100,000 residents — 9% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

344.2 /100k

Property Crime

967.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Housatonic, MA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	46.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Housatonic sees average highs of 31.6°F in January and 81.9°F in July, with 49.1 inches of annual precipitation and 49.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Housatonic, MA
Average High — January	31.6°F
Average High — July	81.9°F
Annual Precipitation	49.1"
Annual Snowfall	49.6"

Demographics

Metric	Housatonic, MA	National Avg
Population	985	—
Median Age	54.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.0%	18.9%
Asian	4.2%	6.3%
Under 18	8.6%	22.2%
65 and over	17.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Great Barrington, MA 3 mi Lee, MA 7 mi Lenox Dale, MA 8 mi Lenox, MA 9 mi Copake Falls, NY 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Housatonic

Housatonic, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01236

Housatonic vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Housatonic, MA affordable or expensive?

Housatonic's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Housatonic roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $412,900 and median rent is $1,116/month.

What is the crime rate in Housatonic, MA?

Housatonic's violent crime rate is 344.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 967.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Housatonic?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Housatonic, MA a good place to live?

Housatonic, MA has a population of 985, a median household income of $80,000, 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 Housatonic?

Housatonic averages 31.6°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.1 inches with about 49.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Housatonic?

Housatonic, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01236.

What is the population of Housatonic?

The population of Housatonic, Massachusetts is 985 with a median age of 54.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Housatonic?

Key numbers for living in Housatonic: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $412,900, median household income $80,000, crime index 73 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Housatonic side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.