Cheshire, Massachusetts

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Cheshire is located in Berkshire County, MA. The population is , making Cheshire the 9th largest city in Berkshire County.

There are 3 public schools in Cheshire with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Cheshire is very low , and there are 1 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Cheshire is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Cheshire property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Cheshire include Adams, New Ashford and Lanesborough.

Cheshire Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 2.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 66.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 30.9%

Crime Rate

97.42% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 32
  • Violent Crimes: 32
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 0
  • Property Crime: 32
  • Larceny Theft: 0

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.
  • 1 offender in Cheshire
  • 0.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

22 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 22

Unemployment

Moderate 4.0%
  • Massachusetts unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Cheshire, MA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Cheshire's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Cheshire, MA

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6 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Cheshire, MA issued 6 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Cheshire, MA issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $848
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,013
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,277
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,623
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,759

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Environmental Hazards

22 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (340/354)
    Cheshire, MA has 96.05% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Cheshire, MA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.74 Average
    Cheshire, MA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 23.25°
  • February 26.65°
  • March 35.12°
  • April 47.37°
  • May 60.03°
  • June 65.49°
  • July 69.85°
  • August 67.72°
  • September 61.48°
  • October 50.22°
  • November 39.85°
  • December 28.8°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Cheshire, MA

Earthquakes
Cheshire, MA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Cheshire, MA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Cheshire, MA has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Cheshire, MA has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Cheshire, MA: $47,361

Unemployment

Unemployment in Cheshire is 4.0%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 83.61%
White Collar - 16.39%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Charlie Baker
  • Sen. Edward J. Markey
  • Sen. Elizabeth Warren

City Representatives

  • Richard E. Neal

Neighborhood Info

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0 Cemeteries view all

  • No Cemeteries found in Cheshire, MA

1 FCC Tower view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Cheshire, MA

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Cheshire, MA
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