Best Places to Live in Northampton, Massachusetts

Mid-sized city - Southwest Massachusetts, on the Connecticut River, 6 miles north of the Connecticut border

Pros

-Nearby mountains
-Museums
-Cost of living

Cons

-Economy
-Entertainment
-Violent crime

Local Listings in Northampton, MA

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$232,900

27 Clark Street St Northampton
Bed 3 | Bath 1.0 | 1117 SqFt

$232,900

27 Clark Street St Northampton
Bed 3 | Bath 1.0 | 1117 SqFt

$232,900

27 Clark St
Bed 3 | Bath 1.0 | 1117 SqFt

$224,900

451 Rocky Hill Rd
Bed 2 | Bath 2.0 | 950 SqFt

What Bert Has To Say About Springfield Metro Area

Springfield, once a major center of industrial innovation, is the state’s third-largest city and a regional health, retail and financial center. Locals are credited with development of the Springfield Rifle, the 1895 Duryea motorcar, and basketball (thanks to Dr. James Naismith, in 1891. Some credit the motorcycle to area inventors and the early Indian Manufacturing Company. At one time that area was a significant manufacturing center, but most has left the area (including most recently a forge that made Craftsman tools).

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Northampton is 3.5% (U.S. avg. is 5.2%). Recent job growth is Positive. Northampton jobs have increased by 0.53%. Learn More...

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Northampton's cost of living is 14.90% higher than the U.S. average. Learn More... or Compare Northampton's Cost of Living

VOTING

Hampshire county voted Democratic in the previous five Presidential elections. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Northampton's population is 28,540 people. Since 2000, it has had a population decline of 2.56%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 21 minutes. The National Average is 26 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Northampton is $279,900. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 3.79%. Check out the homes in the area or Find top agents in Northampton

SCHOOLS

Northampton public schools spend $14,904 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 13.4 students per teacher in Northampton. Learn More...

Best Places to Live in Northampton Rankings

#4	Best Green Cities
#6	Best Cities for Teleworking - Small Metro Areas
#9	America’s Best (and Worst) Cities for Dating
#12	Most Competitive Private Colleges
#17	The Most Single Cities

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Housing Market in Northampton

It's a good time to buy in Northampton. Home Appreciation is up 3.8% in the last 12 months. Browse Northampton Real Estate or Find top agents in Northampton

The median home price in Northampton is $279,900. Browse Homes in this Range.

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Reviews for Northampton 8 Reviews

Northampton is a one of a kind place to live. - 7/27/2018
I was born in Northampton in the 1960"s and have lived other places but always came back to live here. My two children were born here too. What draws be back to... Read More

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Pricey housing and long winters, but a pretty good - 8/13/2015
The greater Northampton, MA area is generally a pretty good place to live, if you're interested in Western MA or southern New England in general. MA is more affordable... Read More

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Update the dad gum population stats, Bert! - 4/26/2011
Why are we looking at old (6/10) numbers when the census statistics have been in for... Read More

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ZIP CODES IN NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS

01060 01062 01053 01063

NEW LISTINGS IN NORTHAMPTON MA

$232,900
27 Clark Street St Northampton
Bed 3 | Bath 1.0 |

$232,900
27 Clark St
Bed 3 | Bath 1.0 |

$224,900
451 Rocky Hill Rd
Bed 2 | Bath 2.0 |

$325,000
256 Bridge Rd
Bed 3 | Bath 2.0 |

$269,000
923 Westhampton Rd
Bed 3 | Bath 1.5 |

$233,900
135 Deerfield Dr
Bed 3 | Bath 2.0 |

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United States / Massachusetts / Springfield Metro Area / Hampshire County / Northampton / Zip Codes

Best Places to Live in Northampton, Massachusetts

Pros

Cons

Local Listings in Northampton, MA

What Bert Has To Say About Springfield Metro Area

Highlights

ECONOMY

COST OF LIVING

VOTING

POPULATION

TRANSPORTATION

REAL ESTATE

SCHOOLS

Best Places to Live in Northampton Rankings

Housing Market in Northampton

Reviews for Northampton 8 Reviews

COMPARE CITY TO CITY

MAPS OF NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS

ZIP CODES IN NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS

NEW LISTINGS IN NORTHAMPTON MA

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