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Fairhaven, MA vs Northampton, MA

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Are people in Northampton older or younger than people in Fairhaven?
- The Median Age in Northampton is 6.8 years younger than in Fairhaven.

Are housing costs cheaper in Northampton or Fairhaven?
- Northampton housing costs are 0.7% less expensive than Fairhaven housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Northampton or Fairhaven?
- The average commute for residents of Northampton is 4.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Fairhaven.

Things to do in Fairhaven?
Fairhaven is a small town located in Bristol County with an estimated population of 15,616 according to the 2019 Census. The town has numerous amenities such as schools, parks and libraries that residents can use for leisure or educational purposes plus several restaurants and retail stores for visitors to explore.

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 .

 Fairhaven, MANorthampton, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,379329,725,481
 Median Income$79,432  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$405,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.56  Unlock26.38
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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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