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Hockessin, DE vs Northampton, MA

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Are people in Northampton older or younger than people in Hockessin?
- The Median Age in Northampton is 4.8 years younger than in Hockessin.

Are housing costs cheaper in Northampton or Hockessin?
- Northampton housing costs are 23.6% less expensive than Hockessin housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Northampton or Hockessin?
- The average commute for residents of Northampton is 5.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Hockessin.

Things to do in Hockessin?
Hockessin, DE is an affluent suburb in New Castle County situated close to both Wilmington and Philadelphia. This picturesque town offers plenty of outdoor activities like walking trails through wooded areas or playing at one of its many sports fields or courts. Local attractions include the Ashland Nature Center with acres of hiking trails surrounded by gardens and wildlife habitats as well a skateboard park open to the public.

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 .

 Hockessin, DENorthampton, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,379329,725,481
 Median Income$158,036  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$526,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27  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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