Clarksburg Town Hall, 2004
Clarksburg’s story
262 years in pictures
Census counts: 384 in 1850, 1,657 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1962 and 8 maps from 1886 on.
- 1764Clarksburg is settled
ClarksburgMA
4 bordering townsMap →
Photo: ToddC4176 (talk) · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
1,625
2025 Census estimate · −1.5% since 2020
Typical home
$278K
−0.5% in a year
Household income
$77K
median
Median age
49.8
years
Jobs based here
179
A commuter town
Is Clarksburg a good place to live?
The best of Clarksburg’s subject grades are an A for the outdoors and an A− for history; the weakest is a D for walkability. On walkability, just 8 of Massachusetts’ 325 towns do worse. The biggest place to walk is Clarksburg State Forest, 3,197 acres with 5.8 miles of trail. Clarksburg’s trail density is 1.0 miles per square mile, where Massachusetts’ towns sit at 1.8 and U.S. towns at 0.4. Clarksburg has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Clarksburg stand out
Where Clarksburg beats most towns.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Clarksburg for work
Where Clarksburg’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
179jobs based in Clarksburg
5%of working residents work in town
7 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Clarksburg grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Massachusetts), ordered by how far Clarksburg is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 2.8 of 20; 3.9% of households have no car; 1% of workers walk, bike or ride transitDOpen →SchoolsC−Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listCOpen →HealthLess healthy than 62% of U.S. towns; North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation 1.2 miles awayC+Open →Cost of livingC+Open →Jobs & income$77K median household income; 179 jobs based hereB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors13% conserved landAOpen →History3 notable people born hereA−Open →Civic life4.8 library visits per resident; 0.7 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 49.8; 30% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 110 attractions →Mount Greylock and 59 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Clarksburg. Close and well known come first.
7 mi MountainMount Greylock
6 mi MuseumClark Art Institute
2 mi MuseumMassachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art
28 mi TheatreTanglewood
32 mi MuseumNorman Rockwell Museum
13 mi LandmarkBennington Battle MonumentSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Mount Greylock: Jstergis, CC BY 3.0 · Clark Art Institute: Daderot, Public domain · Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art: N-Lange.de, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Tanglewood: Daderot., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Norman Rockwell Museum: User:Rmrfstar, CC BY 2.5 · Bennington Battle Monument: Phil Boucher, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Clarksburg: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Clarksburg, and how to reach them.
PowerNational Grid33.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBriggsville Water DistrictNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Clarksburg’s trash rules yet
SchoolsClarksburg School DistrictNorth Adams School District in Clarksburg (9-12)2 districts serve Clarksburg; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Massachusetts you can register online until 10 days before Election Day, in person until 10 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 10 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereClarksburg Town ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code0124701247 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Clarksburg.
HousingCost of living grade C+
Clarksburg’s typical home value is about $278K
The typical Clarksburg home is worth about $278,000, down 0.5% in a year, 58% below the Massachusetts typical home. At $1,125 a month, Clarksburg’s median rent is below the Massachusetts town median ($1,683 a month) and near the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). 84% of Clarksburg households own their home.
$278KZillow home value
| Clarksburg | Massachusetts towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,125 a month | $1,683 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 84% | 79% | 73% |
Typical home value
Clarksburg$278K
Massachusetts$655K
−0.5%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SchoolsC−
Clarksburg’s public schools trail 76% of Massachusetts districts
Its public schools are run by the Clarksburg school district. Its one school is below.
24%of MA districts it outscoresC−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksburg ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 204 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MA on state tests
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
Fewer of Clarksburg’s workers work from home than in the typical Massachusetts or U.S. town
5.6% of workers work from home in Clarksburg. Most working residents leave Clarksburg for work: only 5% work in town. The average trip to work in Clarksburg is 24 minutes.
5%work in town
| Clarksburg | Massachusetts towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 5.6% | 18% | 11% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 30 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $77,000 | $120,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 4% | 6% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Clarksburg5%
North Adams27%
Pittsfield15%
Williamstown14%
Adams6%
7 mi
median commute distance
179
jobs based in Clarksburg
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 8% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Clarksburg, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Clarksburg has cold winters and pleasant summers. Clarksburg’s July high is 80°F.
80°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter15–33°
Spring32–55°
Summer54–78°
Fall38–59°
Oct 4
typical first frost
May 10
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
80°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
OutdoorsA
Clarksburg has set aside 12.7% of its land for conservation
13 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves.
12.7%conserved
12.7%
conserved · 1,033 of 8,141 acres
13 mi
of trails · 1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Clarksburg State Forest | 5.8 mi | 3,197 |
| 2. Clarksburg State Park | 4.4 mi | 367 |
| 3. Florida State Forest | 0.6 mi | 139 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C
Clarksburg faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities. Since 2005, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Clarksburg.
64risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesHurricanes
3
paid flood claims since 2005
8
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthC+
Clarksburg stands out in Massachusetts and nationally: a larger share of its adults report frequent mental distress
Only 8 of the 280 Massachusetts towns we compare have a higher share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Clarksburg. Clarksburg beats the Massachusetts average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 20. Only 7 of the 280 Massachusetts towns we compare have a higher share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Clarksburg.
38%healthier than U.S. townsC+Health Grade
| Clarksburg | Massachusetts towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 16% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 12% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 24% | 23% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 11% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Massachusetts
0 better12 too close to call20 worse
| What stands out | Clarksburg | MA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 9.3% | 5.9% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 17.4% | 11.9% |
| More smokers | 16.5% | 11.3% |
North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation
1.2 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Safety
Crime reported in Clarksburg
Clarksburg's reported crime rate is well below Massachusetts's. Among 277 Massachusetts towns, just 7 have a lower property crime rate than Clarksburg. Violent crime is rare: 3 reported in 2023.
| Clarksburg | Massachusetts towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2023) | 1.2 per 1,000 residents | 6.1 | 13.1 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2023) | 1.8 per 1,000 residents | 1.5 | 1.8 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Clarksburg1.8
Massachusetts3.3
U.S.3.9
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Clarksburg1.2
Massachusetts11.5
U.S.19.5
3
violent crimes reported in 2023
2
property crimes reported in 2023
FBI crime data, 2023 · crimes reported to police
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Clarksburg
20pages on Clarksburg
The big questions
SchoolsC−Behind 76% of MA districts · 1 schoolSafety1.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2023)HealthC+Better than MA on 0 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC+$278K typical home · down 0.5% in a yearWork & commuteB−$77K median household income · 179 jobs hereNatural hazardsCFEMA risk higher than 64% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Clarksburg
Massachusetts College of Liberal ArtsUniversity or college · Public · North Adams2.2 mi$12,436 in-state tuitionWilliams CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Williamstown5 mi$68,560 tuition
About 4 of every 100 Clarksburg residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across Massachusetts.
Famous people from Clarksburg
3 notable people were born in Clarksburg.
About Clarksburg
Town in Massachusetts, United States
Clarksburg is a town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,657 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1764
- Area
- 13 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,138 ft
- Area code
- 413
Clarksburg’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Clarksburg.
North AdamsWilliamstownFloridaStamfordClarksburg
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksburg | — | — | C+ | — | C− | C+ |
| North Adams | #279 | D− | B− | D− | D | C |
| Williamstown | #109 | A− | D− | B+ | A− | A |
| Florida | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Clarksburg has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Clarksburg reports no FBI crime data of its own. Florida isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Clarksburg with a neighbor →
Questions about Clarksburg
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Clarksburg, MA expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.
What is Clarksburg, MA known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Art Madison and John Charlesworth.