The Town FilesHinsdale, Massachusetts
Town in Berkshire County · population 1,919 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $267,600
- Household income
- $77,845
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 80 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 43.8
Hinsdale is a town of 1,919 people in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The median home is worth $267,600, below the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). It ranks easier by car than 100% of Massachusetts towns, quieter than 85% of Massachusetts towns, better for retirees than 82% of Massachusetts towns.
How Hinsdale 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 Hinsdale is worth $267,600, below the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $77,845, which is more affordable than 93% of Massachusetts towns. Median rent is $1,109 a month. 78.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hinsdale | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $267,600 | $510,150 |
| Median rent | $1,109 | $1,561 |
| Median household income | $77,845 | $108,622 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 78.8% | 80.7% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1968 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 12.8% | — |
Who lives in Hinsdale
| People | Hinsdale | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.8 | 44.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.3% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 15.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.0% | 45.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Veterans | 8.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 7.7% | 17.7% |
| Average commute | 23.4 min | 30.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.4% | 93.9% |
Weather in Hinsdale
July highs average 79.3°F and January lows 13.9°F. About 44.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 79.9 inches of snow (typical Massachusetts town: 49.5 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 153 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hinsdale since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Massachusetts town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 13, 1975 about 4.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 27, 2014.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 4.00 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 Hinsdale itself the ACS puts it at 5%.
Public schools in Hinsdale
1 public school with 177 students, about 16.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kittredge | PK-5 | 177 | 16.1 |
Towns near Hinsdale
- Dalton, MA3.7 mi · 6,330 people · home $295,700
- Peru, MA4.4 mi · 814 people · home $267,400
- Windsor, MA6.6 mi · 831 people · home $389,700
- Pittsfield, MA7.6 mi · 43,927 people · home $256,900
- Cheshire, MA9.0 mi · 545 people · home —
- Worthington, MA9.0 mi · 1,193 people · home $380,400
- Cheshire, MA9.1 mi · 3,258 people · home $268,200
- Lenox, MA9.3 mi · 5,095 people · home $466,700
Hinsdale questions
Is Hinsdale, Massachusetts a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hinsdale scores better for retirees than 82% of Massachusetts towns and quieter than 85%. 22.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.8).
How much does a house cost in Hinsdale?
The median owner-occupied home in Hinsdale is valued at $267,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,845, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,109 a month.
What is the weather like in Hinsdale?
July highs average 79.3°F and January lows 13.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.2 inches of precipitation a year and 79.9 inches of snow.
Does Hinsdale get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hinsdale since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 13, 1975. 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)