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Kennebunk, ME vs Northampton, MA

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Are people in Northampton older or younger than people in Kennebunk?
- The Median Age in Northampton is 13.1 years younger than in Kennebunk.

Are housing costs cheaper in Northampton or Kennebunk?
- Northampton housing costs are 27.6% less expensive than Kennebunk housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Northampton or Kennebunk?
- The average commute for residents of Northampton is 1.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Kennebunk.

Things to do in Kennebunk?
Kennebunk, ME is a quaint coastal town located in York County. With its beautiful beaches and vibrant downtown area, it's no wonder Kennebunk attracts thousands of visitors each year. Popular attractions include the Seashore Trolley Museum, the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge and numerous lighthouses along the coast.

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 .

 Kennebunk, MENorthampton, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,379329,725,481
 Median Income$88,865  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$555,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.92  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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