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Berkshire County
City in Massachusetts, United States
Overview
Berkshire County is a scenic region in Western Massachusetts famed for its rolling hills, cultural attractions, and quaint towns. Visitors flock here for world-class music festivals, lively arts communities, and outdoor activities year-round. Its welcoming vibe and rich history make it a top escape from city life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Massachusetts
Population
129,026
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.37°, -73.21°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
78
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,880
Local Cost
$1,852
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
7.6°C
Summer Avg
19.7°C
Winter Avg
-4.9°C
Record High
35.8°C
Record Low
-30.5°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1200 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PSF
Distance
9 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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