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Franklin Town, MA vs Northampton, MA

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Are people in Northampton older or younger than people in Franklin Town?
- The Median Age in Northampton is 0.0 years older than in Franklin Town.

Are housing costs cheaper in Northampton or Franklin Town?
- Northampton housing costs are 31.3% less expensive than Franklin Town housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Northampton or Franklin Town?
- The average commute for residents of Northampton is 13.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Franklin Town.

Things to do in Franklin Town?
Franklin Town, MA is a vibrant community just an hour away from Boston offering residents access to the best the state has to offer while also providing an idyllic suburban lifestyle.

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 .

 Franklin Town, MANorthampton, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,379329,725,481
 Median Income$127,608  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$585,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time34.87  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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