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Oak Bluffs, MA vs Northampton, MA

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Are people in Northampton older or younger than people in Oak Bluffs?
- The Median Age in Northampton is 0.6 years older than in Oak Bluffs.

Are housing costs cheaper in Northampton or Oak Bluffs?
- Northampton housing costs are 61.6% less expensive than Oak Bluffs housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Northampton or Oak Bluffs?
- The average commute for residents of Northampton is 7.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Oak Bluffs.

Things to do in Oak Bluffs?
Oak Bluffs, MA is a beautiful coastal town located on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. The community is small, friendly and inviting with an array of activities for locals and visitors alike. Its thriving downtown area provides access to plenty of shopping, dining, galleries and entertainment options. There are also plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities such as boating, kayaking, fishing, swimming and hiking. Living in Oak Bluffs means having access to the beauties of nature from beaches to rolling hills providing a perfect backdrop for any activity you choose to enjoy. Whether you are looking for an active lifestyle or some rest and relaxation, Oak Bluffs has something for everyone!

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 .

 Oak Bluffs, MANorthampton, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,379329,725,481
 Median Income$94,545  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,048,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time14.58  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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