Becket, MA
Maps & Population Facts

Population
1,852
Population Density
40
Labor Participaton
71.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
29.8%
Median Household Income
$75,000
Median Individual Income
$31,061
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$51,414

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$251,200
Median Gross Rent
$1,375
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,335
Housing Units
1,778
People who reside in Becket live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
98%
Apt, Condo, Other
2%
Analysis

Income

Households in Becket earn significantly more money than the national median income, averaging 24% higher per household.

Housing

Becket has a median house price of $251,200. The cost of homeownership is slightly higher than most areas. The cost of renting in Becket is 36% more than the national average.

Percent
Renter Occupied Households 38%
New Construction (Built after 2000) 16%

Demographics

The median age in Becket is 51. Becket has a population that is significantly older than in comparison to the US median age.

Becket ranks average for having an educated population. The percent of residents who have a college degree is comparable with other areas.

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Becket Massachusetts USA
Median Property Value 251,200 385,400 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,335 2,108 1,513
Median Gross Rent 1,375 1,208 1,012
Property Vacancy 55.2% 10.0% 12.6%
% Renters 7% 38% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 40 885 93
Personal Comparison
Becket Massachusetts USA
Median Household Income 75,000 77,385 60,336
Median Individual Income 31,061 41,700 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 51,414 60,923 46,881
Median Age 50.9 39.5 38.1
Labor Participation 71.1% 67.8% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 29.8% 43.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

Becket, MA
40
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Becket is comparable to that of a Remote Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +

Demographics