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Northampton, MA vs Amesbury Town, MA

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Are people in Amesbury Town older or younger than people in Northampton?
- The Median Age in Amesbury Town is 3.1 years older than in Northampton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Amesbury Town or Northampton?
- Amesbury Town housing costs are 7.7% more expensive than Northampton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Amesbury Town or Northampton?
- The average commute for residents of Amesbury Town is 9.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Northampton.

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 .

Things to do in Amesbury Town?
Amesbury Town is an incorporated city located in Essex County, Massachusetts offering plenty of attractions such as visiting its local museums great for anyone looking to enjoy family friendly fun plus nearby Maudslay State Park provides stunning views and trailheads ideal for outdoor activities. There are also lots of stores and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine perfect for any budget situated throughout town!

 Northampton, MAAmesbury Town, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,286329,725,481
 Median Income$72,687  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock44.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$402,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.55  Unlock26.38
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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