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Millbury, MA vs Northampton, MA

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Are people in Northampton older or younger than people in Millbury?
- The Median Age in Northampton is 2.9 years younger than in Millbury.

Are housing costs cheaper in Northampton or Millbury?
- Northampton housing costs are 2.0% less expensive than Millbury housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Northampton or Millbury?
- The average commute for residents of Northampton is 4.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Millbury.

Things to do in Millbury?
Millbury, MA is a delightful small town in the Blackstone Valley offering many incredible attractions such as Memorial Beach perfect for swimming and picnicking or Purgatory Chasm State Reservation featuring breathtaking views; this cozy spot is also known for its vibrant festivals like Millbury Rapsberry Festival attracting lots of visitors.

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 .

 Millbury, MANorthampton, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,379329,725,481
 Median Income$96,672  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$410,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.32  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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