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Barnstable Town, MA vs Northampton, MA

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Are people in Northampton older or younger than people in Barnstable Town?
- The Median Age in Northampton is 6.4 years younger than in Barnstable Town.

Are housing costs cheaper in Northampton or Barnstable Town?
- Northampton housing costs are 30.3% less expensive than Barnstable Town housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Northampton or Barnstable Town?
- The average commute for residents of Northampton is 0.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Barnstable Town.

Things to do in Barnstable Town?
Barnstable Town, Massachusetts can offer tourists the opportunity to explore its cobblestone streets while visiting historical sites at the John F Kennedy Hyannis Museum or take a swim at Sandy Neck Beach

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 .

 Barnstable Town, MANorthampton, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,379329,725,481
 Median Income$82,816  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$577,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.44  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Barnstable Town    1 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I spent summers in Hyannis Port, and love it. Quiet, pretty, and quaint area. The only downside is the number of tourists that come in the  More

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Reviews for Northampton    6 Reviews

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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