The Town FilesEgremont, Massachusetts
Town in Berkshire County · population 1,372 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $664,900
- Household income
- $101,458
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 50 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 56.9
Egremont is a town of 1,372 people in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The median home is worth $664,900, above the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). It ranks quieter than 99% of Massachusetts towns, better for a vacation home than 97% of Massachusetts towns, better for retirees than 95% of Massachusetts towns.
How Egremont ranks
Percentile among Massachusetts towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Massachusetts towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Egremont is worth $664,900, above the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). Homes cost about 6.6 times the median household income of $101,458, which is more affordable than 13% of Massachusetts towns. Median rent is $1,349 a month. 82.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Egremont | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $664,900 | $510,150 |
| Median rent | $1,349 | $1,561 |
| Median household income | $101,458 | $108,622 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.6× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 82.2% | 80.7% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1968 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 37.3% | — |
Who lives in Egremont
| People | Egremont | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.9 | 44.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.4% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 10.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 67.8% | 45.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% | 6.3% |
| Veterans | 3.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.4% | — |
| Work from home | 29.6% | 17.7% |
| Average commute | 43.6 min | 30.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.4% | 93.9% |
Weather in Egremont
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 14.2°F. About 43.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 49.6 inches of snow (typical Massachusetts town: 49.5 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 157 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Egremont since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Massachusetts town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on August 28, 1973 about 7.4 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 36 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 29, 2005.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 20, 2001.
Severe weather in Berkshire County since 1996
Berkshire County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3599: Hurricane Lee |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4496: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3438: Covid-19 |
| April 19, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4110: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3350: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Berkshire County
Berkshire County had 57,946 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,257 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Egremont itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Egremont
1 public school with 11 students, about 11.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Egremont | PK-PK | 11 | 11.0 |
Towns near Egremont
- Great Barrington, MA4.5 mi · 2,234 people · home $524,700
- Hillsdale, NY5.5 mi · 1,831 people · home $404,700
- Copake, NY6.0 mi · 3,346 people · home $325,000
- Sheffield, MA6.5 mi · 3,327 people · home $409,400
- Housatonic, MA6.5 mi · 1,083 people · home $437,000
- Great Barrington, MA6.6 mi · 7,172 people · home $494,300
- Taconic Shores, NY6.9 mi · 547 people · home $243,300
- Copake Lake, NY8.0 mi · 767 people · home $610,300
Egremont questions
Is Egremont, Massachusetts a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Egremont scores better for retirees than 95% of Massachusetts towns and quieter than 99%. 30.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 56.9).
How much does a house cost in Egremont?
The median owner-occupied home in Egremont is valued at $664,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $101,458, so homes cost about 6.6 times income. Median rent is $1,349 a month.
What is the weather like in Egremont?
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 14.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.5 inches of precipitation a year and 49.6 inches of snow.
Does Egremont get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Egremont since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on August 28, 1973. The typical Massachusetts town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)