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Middlefield’s story
246 years in pictures
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1780Middlefield is settled
MiddlefieldMA
Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Photo: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
392
2025 Census estimate · +1.3% since 2020
Typical home
$356K
+3.2% in a year
Household income
$104K
median
Median age
56.9
years
Jobs based here
43
A commuter town
Is Middlefield a good place to live?
Middlefield’s midpoint age is 56.9 years, above both Massachusetts’ towns (43.4 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). No town among the 284 in Massachusetts we compare has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Middlefield. 48% of the land in Middlefield is conserved, above both the Massachusetts town median (19%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest place to walk is Middlefield State Forest, 2,331 acres with 4.1 miles of trail. Middlefield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Middlefield stand out
Where Middlefield beats most towns.
Small town
392 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
BecketWorthingtonPeruChesterWashingtonMiddlefield
Nearby attractions
All 137 attractions →Springfield Armory National Historic Site and 60 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Middlefield. Close and well known come first.
29 mi National Historic SiteSpringfield Armory National Historic Site14K visitors a year
20 mi MountainMount Greylock
15 mi TheatreTanglewood
31 mi Theme parkSix Flags New England
17 mi MuseumNorman Rockwell Museum
37 mi LakeQuabbin ReservoirSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Springfield Armory National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain · Mount Greylock: Jstergis, CC BY 3.0 · Tanglewood: Daderot., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Six Flags New England: Canadaolympic989, Public domain · Norman Rockwell Museum: User:Rmrfstar, CC BY 2.5 · Quabbin Reservoir: engineerchange, CC BY 2.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Middlefield: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Middlefield, and how to reach them.
PowerEversource21.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet1 providers89% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Middlefield’s trash rules yet
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 hereMiddlefield Town ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes01243, 01011, 0105001243 45% · 01011 41% · 01050 13%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 Middlefield.
Outdoors
Middlefield has set aside nearly a third of its land for conservation
Count the trails in 10 parks and preserves and they come to 11 miles. Middlefield’s trail density stands at 0.5 miles per square mile. Parks and preserves locally: 10, covering 5,886 acres.
48.1%conserved
48.1%
conserved · 7,382 of 15,348 acres
11 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Middlefield State Forest | 4.1 mi | 2,331 |
| 2. Walnut Hill Wildlife Management Area | 3.6 mi | 848 |
| 3. Fox Den Wildlife Management Area | 0.6 mi | 1,724 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Housing
The typical home in Middlefield: about $356K
In Middlefield, 94% of households live in a home they own. Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 3.2% in value.
$356KZillow home value
Typical home value
Middlefield$356K
Massachusetts$655K
+3.2%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
With only 0.2 jobs per working resident, most people in Middlefield work out of town
For residents in Middlefield, the share who live below the poverty line is 12%. Half the trips to work are shorter than 21 miles. In Middlefield, the income of the median household is $104,000. The top destinations are Northampton (10%), Pittsfield (8%) and Worthington (5%).
3%work in town
| Middlefield | Massachusetts towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 6% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $104,000 | $120,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 30 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Middlefield3%
Northampton10%
Pittsfield8%
Worthington5%
Worcester4%
21 mi
median commute distance
43
jobs based in Middlefield
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Middlefield: snowy winters and pleasant summers
Only 9 of the 284 Massachusetts towns we compare have a lower July high than Middlefield. July afternoons reach 79°, January nights drop to 13° and about 77 inches of snow falls in a winter.
77″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter16–33°
Spring32–54°
Summer54–77°
Fall38–58°
Oct 2
typical first frost
May 13
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Middlefield is
Among adults in Middlefield, 84% had a checkup this year. Against the Massachusetts average, Middlefield comes out ahead on 10 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 6. Two figures for adults locally: 15% binge drink, 27% have obesity.
| Middlefield | Massachusetts towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 84% | 82% | 79% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 17% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 28% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 33% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Massachusetts
10 better16 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Middlefield | MA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.9% | 11.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.2% | 8.5% |
Berkshire Medical Center
13.1 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: primary care
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Middlefield, mostly inland flooding
Flood insurance has paid out on 2 claims in Middlefield since 2001. On expected storm and flood damage, Middlefield sits above 55% of U.S. communities. 77% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by hurricanes at 9%.
55risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanes
2
paid flood claims since 2001
9
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Middlefield
18pages on Middlefield
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Middlefield; the nearest are
Berkshire Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Pittsfield16.1 mi$6,164 in-state tuitionWestfield State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Westfield20 mi$12,179 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Middlefield residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across Massachusetts.
Get outside
11 miles of trails in Middlefield
48.1% of the town is conserved land, across 10 parks and preserves.
1
Middlefield State Forest4.1 mi of trails · 2,331 acres
3
Fox Den Wildlife Management Area0.6 mi of trails · 1,724 acres
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Landmarks
2 places in Middlefield on the National Register of Historic Places.
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About Middlefield
Town in Massachusetts, United States
Middlefield is a town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 385 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1780
- Area
- 24 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,677 ft
- ZIP code
- 01243
- Area code
- 413
Questions about Middlefield
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Middlefield, MA a good place to live?
Middlefield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
What is Middlefield, MA known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Lyman Coleman and George S. Holden.