There are 20 independent living communities serving Dalton, Massachusetts. This includes 1 community in Dalton and 19 nearby. The costs per day of independent living in Massachusetts range from $23 to $140, with a median cost running around $96. The per month cost averages about $2,885 and ranges between $694 and $4,187. On an annual basis, the mean cost is around $34,630, which is above the nationwide average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Dalton range from around $1,609 per month up to $3,249 per month, with an average cost of approximately $2,890 per month. That equates to an annual cost of about $34,683.
Dalton is a small city in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It is included in the Pittsfield metro area. It has a total population of 6,945, with 104,960 inhabitants in the surrounding area. The 55+ community makes up around 32% of the overall population.
Dalton has a good SeniorScore™ of 71. The city's average household income is $54,000 ($28,000 per capita), compared to an average of $73,000 for the state of Massachusetts. The average housing price in Dalton is $154,500, which is much lower than the Massachusetts average of $514,500. Dalton has an average unemployment rate of approximately 7.88%.
Dalton has harsh average temperatures, with severely cold winters and pleasant summers. The city gets high levels of precipitation annually. Dalton has above average air quality and a low crime rate in relation to other cities in the United States.