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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Pittsfield

Pittsfield has 12 affordable and income-based rental properties offering 778 units across the city. With a median market rent of $1,134 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), income-based housing here can represent meaningful savings for eligible renters. Of the 10 properties with inspection scores, 6 rated excellent and 4 rated good, with none falling into fair or poor categories.

12
Properties
778
Total units
92/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,134/mo

Affordability

In Pittsfield, the median monthly rent is $1,134 and the median household income is $70,582 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). About 37% of Pittsfield residents rent their homes, reflecting a substantial base of renters who may benefit from the city's income-based and HUD-assisted housing options.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
511 / 100k · 2024

Safety

The Pittsfield Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 511 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 87 · Very Walkable

Getting Around Pittsfield

The area around assisted properties in Pittsfield scores well for walkability but has more limited public transit options, according to Walk Score.

  • Walk Score: 87 - Very Walkable
  • Transit Score: 34 - Some Transit
  • Bike Score: 52

These scores reflect the location of assisted housing properties in Pittsfield, not the city as a whole.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
14 schools · 1 districts

Schools

Pittsfield is served by 1 public school district with 14 schools -- including 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before deciding.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$70,582 median income

Cost of Living in Pittsfield, MA

The median household income in Pittsfield is $70,582 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median monthly rent across all rentals in the city is $1,134, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

Affordable and income-based housing can significantly reduce that cost burden. Pittsfield has 10 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with a combined 689 units, giving renters who qualify access to rents tied to their income rather than the open market.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environmental Exposure

Flood risk is low among the affordable housing properties tracked in Pittsfield. According to HUD-assisted property data, none of the 10 properties are mapped in a flood zone, and none carry a high-risk flood designation.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 92/100(10 of 12 scored)
90+ (6)70–89 (4)No score (2)

12 properties on the map

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A Closer Look at Affordable Housing in Pittsfield

Pittsfield is home to 10 HUD-assisted properties totaling 689 units, and all 10 scored properties earned either an excellent or good rating based on HUD inspection data -- a strong showing with no fair or poor scores in the mix.

The city's median asking rent is $1,134 per month according to Census ACS 5-Year data, giving helpful context for what income-restricted housing can mean for renters here. About 37 percent of Pittsfield households rent their homes (Census ACS 5-Year), reflecting a substantial renter community across the city.

Getting around without a car is a practical option for many residents. Walk Score rates Pittsfield as Very Walkable (87) and Bikeable (52), though transit is more limited at a score of 34 (Some Transit).

None of the mapped affordable properties in Pittsfield fall in high-risk flood zones, which is a reassuring detail for renters thinking about long-term stability.

Eligibility & how to apply

Massachusetts income limits (2026)Massachusetts public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Massachusetts

Helpful guides

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