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Duxbury, MA vs Northampton, MA

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Are people in Northampton older or younger than people in Duxbury?
- The Median Age in Northampton is 6.6 years younger than in Duxbury.

Are housing costs cheaper in Northampton or Duxbury?
- Northampton housing costs are 54.8% less expensive than Duxbury housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Northampton or Duxbury?
- The average commute for residents of Northampton is 14.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Duxbury.

Things to do in Duxbury?
Duxbury, MA is a small coastal town in Plymouth County located 30 miles south of Boston. It has a population of about 15 thousand people and is known for its beaches, bike paths, and historical architecture. The town also boasts several parks and trails such as the Powder Point Bridge Nature Trail or Miles Standish State Park which offer plenty of outdoor activities to exploring nature.

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 .

 Duxbury, MANorthampton, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,379329,725,481
 Median Income$130,260  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$890,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time36.02  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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