The Town of Egremont is tucked into the green southwestern Berkshire Hills. It is a small residential town of about 1,000 which serves those who have traditionally made their full-time home there as well as newcomers whose second home or weekend home is in the community. 

Egremont is a quiet town, its residents note, with no night-life, low taxes, and exceptional public services such as police, highway and volunteer fire department. A multiple-acre town park offers recreational facilities for all residents; ball fields, picnic areas, tennis and volleyball courts, archery range, hiking and horse trails.  Children in Egremont attend the brand-new $25 million elementary/high school campus complex, with electronics and computers designed for the 21st century. The new complex offers auditorium, gyms, playing fields and other facilities for the community, while the educational program provides an innovative long-block class-time schedule which is attracting educators from all over the United States.

The town has two small commercial centers as well as post offices in North and South Egremont.  Major shopping is conducted in adjoining communities.