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Northampton, MA vs Clifton Park, NY

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Are people in Clifton Park older or younger than people in Northampton?
- The Median Age in Clifton Park is 2.4 years older than in Northampton.

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

Which city has a longer commute, Clifton Park or Northampton?
- The average commute for residents of Clifton Park is 3.8 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 Clifton Park?
Clifton Park, New York lies within Saratoga County giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve to The Beach Waterpark combined with stores like Clifton Park Center and local food spots like Gianna’s Craft Brew & Pizza Bar.

 Northampton, MAClifton Park, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,094329,725,481
 Median Income$72,687  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock43.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$402,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%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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Reviews for Clifton Park    3 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

My town is a lovely town, good neighborhood, but this past winter extended over 7 months. That is not good for me; may please others   More

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Over 15 years ago

It's a nice  More

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Except for the winters, Clifton Park is a great place to live. It's situated midway between Albany and Saratoga Springs so shopping, restaurants, recreation, and  More

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