Pittsfield, MA
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| Population: | 44,415 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Pittsfield is in western Massachusetts, just 5 miles from the New York state line.
Cultural Attractions
Pittsfield is located in the Berkshires, home to dozens of renowned arts organizations like Tanglewood and the Barrington Stage Company.
Recreation
Pittsfield's Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary is known for hiking and bird-watching.
Historical
Herman Melville wrote the novel Moby-Dick while living in Pittsfield.
Economy
The company that would become General Electric was founded in Pittsfield in 1891. GE dominated the local economy for decades and remains a major employer in Pittsfield.
| Unemployment rate [details] | 7.6% |
| Unemployment rate, 2008 [details] | 5.1% |
| Median household income | $38,201 |
| Average commute time [details] | 16.46 |
| Job sector list [details] | Agriculture, forestry, and fishing; Computer services; Education; Government and public administration; Health and medical services; Legal services; Real estate; Transportation; Travel |
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