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Northampton, MA vs East Longmeadow, MA

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Are people in East Longmeadow older or younger than people in Northampton?
- The Median Age in East Longmeadow is 2.0 years older than in Northampton.

Are housing costs cheaper in East Longmeadow or Northampton?
- East Longmeadow housing costs are 16.4% less expensive than Northampton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, East Longmeadow or Northampton?
- The average commute for residents of East Longmeadow is 3.1 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 East Longmeadow?
East Longmeadow is an independent town in western Massachusetts known for its close proximity to Six Flags New England offering roller coasters and waterparks ideal for adventurous visitors plus nearby nature reserves showcasing spectacular lookouts over diverse wildlife habitats allowing visitors to explore the region´s natural beauty.

 Northampton, MAEast Longmeadow, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,386329,725,481
 Median Income$72,687  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4338.4
 Avg. Home Price$402,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.1%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 East Longmeadow    1 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I call it land of The Walking Dead. Move out there man hair will either fall out or go gray. I called East Long bald Meadow it’s like living in a ball convention area.  More

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