The Town FilesFlorida, Massachusetts
Town in Berkshire County · population 694 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $246,800
- Household income
- $86,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 83 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 56.1
Florida is a town of 694 people in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The median home is worth $246,800, below the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). It ranks easier by car than 94% of Massachusetts towns, quieter than 92% of Massachusetts towns, better for first-time buyers than 88% of Massachusetts towns.
How Florida 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 Florida is worth $246,800, below the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $86,875, which is more affordable than 100% of Massachusetts towns. Median rent is $867 a month. 91.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Florida | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $246,800 | $510,150 |
| Median rent | $867 | $1,561 |
| Median household income | $86,875 | $108,622 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 91.3% | 80.7% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1968 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.8% | — |
Who lives in Florida
| People | Florida | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.1 | 44.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.1% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 11.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.3% | 45.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.4% | — |
| Work from home | 6.4% | 17.7% |
| Average commute | 26.1 min | 30.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.0% | 93.9% |
Weather in Florida
July highs average 80.9°F and January lows 14.3°F. About 42.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 82.7 inches of snow (typical Massachusetts town: 49.5 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 149 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Florida since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Massachusetts town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 1, 1966 about 7.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 3, 1997.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 1, 2011.
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 Florida itself the ACS puts it at 10%.
Public schools in Florida
1 public school with 85 students, about 5.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Memorial | PK-8 | 85 | 5.3 |
Towns near Florida
- North Adams, MA5.2 mi · 12,961 people · home $195,900
- Clarksburg, MA5.4 mi · 1,657 people · home $239,900
- Savoy, MA5.9 mi · 645 people · home $285,200
- Adams, MA6.3 mi · 5,466 people · home $197,400
- Adams, MA6.5 mi · 8,166 people · home $209,900
- Readsboro, VT8.0 mi · 702 people · home $215,500
- Charlemont, MA8.8 mi · 1,185 people · home $305,500
- Stamford, VT9.4 mi · 861 people · home $303,200
Florida questions
Is Florida, Massachusetts a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Florida scores better for retirees than 53% of Massachusetts towns and quieter than 92%. 30.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 56.1).
How much does a house cost in Florida?
The median owner-occupied home in Florida is valued at $246,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $86,875, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $867 a month.
What is the weather like in Florida?
July highs average 80.9°F and January lows 14.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.3 inches of precipitation a year and 82.7 inches of snow.
Does Florida get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Florida since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 1, 1966. 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)