Housatonic is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Great Barrington in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States.

At its peak, Monument Mills, a textile manufacturer, occupied five factory buildings totaling 420,000 square feet (39,000 m2) and had 500 employees.

After undergoing a period of decline, the village has been revitalized by the presence of art galleries and related commercial activity.

Housatonic is located along the northern edge of the town of Great Barrington at 42°15′8″N 73°22′3″W / 42.25222°N 73.36750°W / 42.25222; -73.36750 (42.252122, -73.367537).

Massachusetts Route 183 enters the CDP from the south as Park Street following the east bank of the river, then crosses the river at the center of town and continues north on the west bank as Front Street.

27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.