Berkshire, NY

Berkshire is a town in western New York, United States. The population was 9,827 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Buffalo– Niagara Falls metropolitan area.

The town of Berkshire was first settled around 1798 by a group of Connecticut Yankees who were looking for new land to farm and settle. The town was originally called " New Hartford", but when it became clear that another town already existed with that name, the settlers changed the name to " Berkshire".

The town's economy has traditionally been based on agriculture and manufacturing. Today, Berkshire is home to several businesses including a Michelin-starred restaurant, an agricultural research center, and a manufacturer of lawn mowers and snowblowers.

Real estate in Berkshire is very popular due to its close proximity to both Buffalo and Niagara Falls. There are many homes for sale in Berkshire as well as rental properties available.