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Amesbury Town, MA vs Northampton, MA

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Are people in Northampton older or younger than people in Amesbury Town?
- The Median Age in Northampton is 3.1 years younger than in Amesbury Town.

Are housing costs cheaper in Northampton or Amesbury Town?
- Northampton housing costs are 7.1% less expensive than Amesbury Town housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Northampton or Amesbury Town?
- The average commute for residents of Northampton is 9.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Amesbury Town.

Things to do in Amesbury Town?
Amesbury Town is an incorporated city located in Essex County, Massachusetts offering plenty of attractions such as visiting its local museums great for anyone looking to enjoy family friendly fun plus nearby Maudslay State Park provides stunning views and trailheads ideal for outdoor activities. There are also lots of stores and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine perfect for any budget situated throughout town!

Things to do in Northampton?
Northampton, MA lies on the banks of the Connecticut River on beautiful Paradise Pond—known locally as “The Valley”—and provides access to hiking trails through Mount Tom State Reservation or kayaking down the river’s rapids in downtown Northampton State Park .

 Amesbury Town, MANorthampton, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,379329,725,481
 Median Income$87,433  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$433,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.8  Unlock26.38
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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  More

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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  More

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Northampton is a very progressive, diverse, liberal small city where you will find so much to do in just the downtown area alone. Music, shopping, restaurants, bars,  More

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