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Northampton, MA vs Franklin Town, MA

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Are people in Franklin Town older or younger than people in Northampton?
- The Median Age in Franklin Town is 0.0 years older than in Northampton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Franklin Town or Northampton?
- Franklin Town housing costs are 45.6% more expensive than Northampton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Franklin Town or Northampton?
- The average commute for residents of Franklin Town is 13.3 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 Franklin Town?
Franklin Town, MA is a vibrant community just an hour away from Boston offering residents access to the best the state has to offer while also providing an idyllic suburban lifestyle.

 Northampton, MAFranklin Town, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,057329,725,481
 Median Income$72,687  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$402,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%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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