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A town of 757 people in Berkshire County, Massachusetts
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Town in Massachusetts, United States
757Population
35.8 sq miArea
1,056 ftElevation

Hancock is a town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 757 at the 2020 census.

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$381K▲ 1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Hancock home is worth about $381,000, up 1% in a year, 42% below the Massachusetts typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Berkshire Medical CenterPittsfield · 6 mi · ER
Chp Berkshire PediatricsPittsfield · 5.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
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Massachusetts · MA · Berkshire County
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