Pleasant and Affordable Communities

Only a fraction of Massachusetts’s population lives in Western Massachusetts, but it still has plenty of pleasant communities for residents to explore. And despite being in one of the most expensive states in the country, many of the biggest cities in Western Massachusetts are quite affordable, which will certainly intrigue buyers.

Springfield, located along the Connecticut River, is the region’s biggest city and one of the biggest in the state. This historic city has bred innovations such as the sport of basketball and America’s first armory and automobile. Real estate options are accessible in Springfield, with the median listing price in the city at $246,500, according to realtor.com in January 2023.

Pittsfield is the biggest city in Berkshire County, a pleasant mid-sized town home to around 45,000 residents. It has easy access to the area’s gorgeous natural sites and a fascinating history. According to Redfin, the median sale price in Pittsfield was just $266,000 in January 2023.

Other pleasant communities in Western Massachusetts include Hancock, Lenox, and Northampton. Hancock is a peaceful suburb of Pittsfield with a small population of less than 1,000. It has a small-town atmosphere with gorgeous farmland. Lenox is a small community that is a popular summer destination, as it is the site of the aforementioned Tanglewood. Northampton, home to Smith College, is an appealing city home to 30,000 with a unique college town feel, offering excellent coffee shops, restaurants, and bars.