Town of Dalton, Berkshire County, Massachusetts

The Town of Dalton is a town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. About 6,256 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 21.8 sq mi (56.4 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
6,256 ± 30
County
Berkshire County
School district
Central Berkshire School District
Land area
21.8 sq mi (56.4 km²)
Type
TownIts own local government
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$79,438 ± $7,763
Median home value
$295,700 ± $25,547
Water area
0.1 sq mi (0.26 km²)
State
Massachusetts
Census code (GEOID)
2500316180
Coordinates (central point)
42.479819, -73.153776

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Town of Hinsdale3.7 mi southeast
  2. Pittsfield (city)5.8 mi west
  3. Town of Lanesborough5.9 mi northwest
  4. Town of Cheshire5.9 mi north
  5. Town of Windsor6.0 mi northeast
  6. Town of Washington7.6 mi south

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with the Town of Dalton. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other towns in Berkshire County, largest first

  1. Town of Williamstown9,150 people
  2. Town of Adams8,074 people
  3. Town of Great Barrington7,202 people
  4. Town of Lee5,719 people
  5. Town of Lenox5,079 people
  6. Town of Sheffield3,330 people
  7. Town of Cheshire3,216 people
  8. Town of Lanesborough3,028 people
  9. Town of Stockbridge2,056 people
  10. Town of Becket1,962 people
  11. Town of Hinsdale1,859 people
  12. Town of Clarksburg1,667 people
All 29
  1. Town of Otis1,624 people
  2. Town of New Marlborough1,501 people
  3. Town of Richmond1,403 people
  4. Town of West Stockbridge1,250 people
  5. Town of Egremont1,230 people
  6. Town of Windsor1,065 people
  7. Town of Sandisfield994 people
  8. Town of Monterey954 people
  9. Town of Savoy795 people
  10. Town of Hancock752 people
  11. Town of Florida668 people
  12. Town of Peru630 people
  13. Town of Washington526 people
  14. Town of Tyringham494 people
  15. Town of Alford433 people
  16. Town of New Ashford257 people
  17. Town of Mount Washington193 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Berkshire County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in the Town of Dalton

Longest day
15 hours 18 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 4 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:14 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
7:32 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:19 PM around December 9
Latest sunset
8:34 PM around June 27

Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:19 AM4:44 PM9 h 25 min
Feb 156:49 AM5:24 PM10 h 35 min
Mar 157:04 AM6:58 PM11 h 54 min
Apr 156:11 AM7:34 PM13 h 23 min
May 155:31 AM8:07 PM14 h 36 min
Jun 155:14 AM8:31 PM15 h 17 min
Jul 155:28 AM8:28 PM15 h
Aug 155:59 AM7:54 PM13 h 55 min
Sep 156:32 AM7:02 PM12 h 30 min
Oct 157:05 AM6:10 PM11 h 5 min
Nov 156:43 AM4:30 PM9 h 47 min
Dec 157:15 AM4:20 PM9 h 5 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

Before using this answer on a form

A town line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Berkshire County or the local office.

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