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Cheshire, Massachusetts - Basic Facts

The Cheshire CDP(1) had a population of 586 as of July 1, 2025.

The primary coordinate point for Cheshire is located at latitude 42.562 and longitude -73.1629 in Berkshire County. The formal boundaries for the Cheshire Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 0.38 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Berkshire County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).

The Cheshire Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.

The Cheshire Census Designated Place is located within Town of Cheshire, a minor civil division (MCD) of Berkshire County.


  1. A Census Designated Place (CDP) is a statistical counterpart to a self-governing (incorporated) place such as a city, town, or village. A CDP is not a legal entity and has no governmental functions.

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Cheshire, MA Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2025)

POPULATION

Total Population 586 (100%)
Population in Households 586 (100.0%)
Population in Families 468 (79.9%)
Population in Group Quarters1 0
Population Density 1,528
Diversity Index2 25
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $100,570
Average Household Income $102,533
% of Income for Mortgage4 18%
Per Capita Income $42,518
Wealth Index5 88
Socioeconomic Status Index6 High (65.5)
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 261 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 196 (75.1%)
Renter Occupied HU 47 (18.0%)
Vacant Housing Units 18 ( 6.9%)
Median Home Value $287,500
Average Home Value $287,054
Housing Affordability Index3 124
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 243
Average Household Size 2.41
Family Households 145
Average Family Size 3.00
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
  6. The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

 2020-2025 2025-2030
Population 1.39% 0.03%
Households 1.48% 0.33%
Families   1.08%
Median Household Income   0.87%
Per Capita Income   2.51%
Owner Occupied HU   0.40%

Cheshire, MA - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Cheshire to the other 248 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Massachusetts by rank and percentile using July 1, 2025 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

Variable Description Rank Percentile
Total Population # 235 6th
Population Density # 112 55th
Median Household Income # 132 47th
Housing Affordability Index # 248 100th
Per Capita Income # 199 20th
Diversity Index # 183 27th

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