Hancock town, Massachusetts
Hancock town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Hancock town is a geographic entity located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 748. The land area covers 35.68 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 748 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 47.1 yrs | ±11.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 303 | ±50 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 864 | ±91 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 303 | ±50 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 561 | ±70 |
| Median Home Value | $375,500 | ±$20,607 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,268 | ±$415 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $96,250 | ±$25,813 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,803 | ±$6,406 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% | ±5.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 80 | ±41 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.5% | ±0.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 420 | ±75 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.1% | ±21.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF HANCOCK
GUS Population: 740 (2024)
ID: 166466
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: BOARD OF SELECTMEN
3650 HANCOCK RD, PO BOX 1084, HANCOCK MA 01237-1084
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Hancock | PK-06 | Hancock, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | AVERILL PARK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | AVERILL PARK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Florida, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Pittsfield, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BERLIN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | CHERRY PLAIN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Becket, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Adams, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | North Adams, MA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Berkshire Community College
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College | 4.9 mi away | 1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201-5786 |
4134994660
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TAYLOR MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 1.0 mi away | 155 MAIN STREET, HANCOCK, MA, 01237 |
(413) 738-5326
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Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus
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College Vocational | 6.4 mi away | 100 West Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201-5300 |
4134998618
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STEPHENTOWN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 472 NY STATE ROUTE 43, STEPHENTOWN, NY, 12168 |
(518) 733-5750
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Williams College
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College | 13.9 mi away | 880 Main St, Williamstown, MA, 01267 |
4135973131
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LANESBOROUGH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 83 NORTH MAIN ST. (TOWN HALL), LANESBOROUGH, MA, 01237 |
(413) 442-0222
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Charles H McCann Technical School
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College Vocational | 14.4 mi away | 70 Hodges Cross Rd, North Adams, MA, 01247-3999 |
4136635383181
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NEW LEBANON LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 550 STATE ROUTE 20, NEW LEBANON, NY, 12125 |
(518) 794-8844
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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
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College | 15.6 mi away | 375 Church Street, North Adams, MA, 01247-4100 |
4136625000
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BERKSHIRE ATHENAEUM
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 1 WENDELL AVENUE, PITTSFIELD, MA, 01201 |
(413) 499-9480
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PITTSFIELD MUNI AP, MA US, located 7.2 miles from Hancock town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.1° | 13.9° | 22.0° | 2.67" | — |
| February | 33.1° | 15.0° | 24.1° | 2.52" | — |
| March | 41.7° | 23.1° | 32.4° | 3.08" | — |
| April | 55.2° | 33.8° | 44.5° | 3.38" | — |
| May | 67.0° | 44.4° | 55.7° | 3.79" | — |
| June | 74.6° | 53.1° | 63.9° | 4.58" | — |
| July | 79.3° | 58.0° | 68.7° | 4.18" | — |
| August | 77.6° | 56.5° | 67.1° | 3.82" | — |
| September | 70.4° | 48.9° | 59.7° | 4.50" | — |
| October | 58.3° | 38.5° | 48.4° | 4.56" | — |
| November | 46.6° | 29.2° | 37.9° | 3.52" | — |
| December | 35.5° | 20.9° | 28.2° | 3.63" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield city | City | 6.1 mi | — |
| Cheshire CDP | CDP | 8.1 mi | — |
| East Nassau village | Village | 9.6 mi | — |
| Lenox CDP | CDP | 11.8 mi | — |
| Adams CDP | CDP | 12.2 mi | — |
| Williamstown CDP | CDP | 13.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2500328180. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.