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Hinsdale

A scenic and quiet valley town with a town government that maintains a high quality of life.
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Welcome to Hinsdale

With a population of just about 2,000, Hinsdale is small but overflowing with history. Hinsdale's past is tied to the Boston and Albany Railroad, which carried passengers until the early 1960s, and the textile industry. During the 1800s, sheep farmers provided the wool for mills that made cloth and blankets. Today Hinsdale is a scenic and quiet valley town with a town government that maintains a high quality of life for its residents.
 

Drive Times from Major Cities

  • From Albany, NY: About 1 hour
  • From New York, NY: About 3 hours
  • From Boston, MA: About 2.5 hours
  • From Springfield, MA: About 1 hour

Community Resources and Amenities

Hinsdale Public Library
 
  • Museum passes, free wifi, computers, a deep collection of DVDs, and community events are available at the Hinsdale Public Library.
  • Founded in 1866, Hinsdale's library features unique architecture that blends farmhouse style with Gothic elements.
Central Berkshire Regional School District
 
  • Hinsdale is part of the Central Berkshire Regional School District. The district also serves Becket, Dalton, Peru, Washington, Windsor, and the town of Cummington in Hampshire County, MA. The district has three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
  • Kittredge Elementary School serves district-enrolled students in Hinsdale. Nessacus Middle School and Waconah Regional High School are located in nearby Dalton.
Ashmere Lake
 
  • Located on the Hinsdale-Peru town line, Ashmere Lake offers fishing and recreational boating.
  • Lakefront homes lining the shore feature a variety of styles, from large luxury homes to cozy cottages.
Plunkett Reservoir
 
  • Hinsdale has its own swimming hole at Plunkett Reservoir with a sandy beach and changing rooms.
  • Residents can ice skate on Plunkett Reservoir in the winter.

Health Care Resources

Berkshire Health Systems
 
  • Berkshire Health Systems serves as the major health care provider in the region.
  • A 307-bed hospital located in Pittsfield, Berkshire Medical Center is BHS's flagship hospital. BMC has won honors from the American Heart Association, American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, and the American College of Radiology for its high level of patient care and services.
Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association
 
  • Pittsfield is the headquarters for the Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association, which provides in-home medical services to residents throughout Berkshire County.

Recreation and Culture

Wahconah Falls State Park
 
  • Located 10 minutes away in nearby Dalton, Waconah Falls State Park is the site of one of the prettiest waterfalls in Massachusetts.
  • The 40-foot cascade draws the most visitors during the spring runoff. A half-mile loop offers views of the falls.
Shakespeare & Company
 
  • One of the best Shakespeare-centered performing arts theater in New England is located just 30 minutes from Hinsdale.
  • Shakespeare & Company's busiest season in the summer, but performances take place year-round.
Berkshire Historical Society at Herman Melville's Arrowhead
 
  • Residents of Hinsdale can take an 18-minute drive to Arrowhead to tour the house where Herman Melville wrote Moby-Dick.
  • Guided hours tours are available seasonally. The grounds and nature trails are open year round.
 
The Hinsdale Public Library (left) offers free wifi along with traditional library services housed inside an architecturally distinctive landmark building. Located in neighboring Dalton, Waconah Falls State Park is the site of a 40-foot waterfall that's among the prettiest in Massachusetts.

Overview for Hinsdale, MA

2,610 people live in Hinsdale, where the median age is 49.4 and the average individual income is $35,002. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

2,610

Total Population

49.4 years

Median Age

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$35,002

Average individual Income

Around Hinsdale, MA

There's plenty to do around Hinsdale, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

4
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
1
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Ozzie's Steak & Eggs, Glendale Falls, and Camp Emerson.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $$ 2.68 miles 100 reviews 4.7/5 stars
Active 4.65 miles 5 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Active 0.24 miles 3 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Hinsdale, MA

Hinsdale has 1,104 households, with an average household size of 2.36. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Hinsdale do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 2,610 people call Hinsdale home. The population density is 55.93 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

2,610

Total Population

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

49.4

Median Age

50.8 / 49.2%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
1,104

Total Households

2.36

Average Household Size

$35,002

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

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