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Burke, VA vs Northampton, MA

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Are people in Northampton older or younger than people in Burke?
- The Median Age in Northampton is 0.6 years older than in Burke.

Are housing costs cheaper in Northampton or Burke?
- Northampton housing costs are 39.2% less expensive than Burke housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Northampton or Burke?
- The average commute for residents of Northampton is 12.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Burke.

Things to do in Burke?
Burke, Virginia sits within Fairfax County and features outdoor activities such as Burke Lake Park as well as employment opportunities around George Mason University campus.

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 .

 Burke, VANorthampton, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,379329,725,481
 Median Income$157,336  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$662,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.81  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Burke    5 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Burke, VA is a very family friendly area with top ranked schools in the local  More

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Burke is located in Fairfax County Virginia outside of Washington, D.C. Fairfax has one of the top school systems in the country. The quality of life in Fairfax is high  More

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Burke is a great place to live in the DC suburbs. It has a small town feel and boasts top Fairfax County Schools, beautiful parks, libraries, and many commute options  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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