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Orono, ME vs Northampton, MA

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Are people in Northampton older or younger than people in Orono?
- The Median Age in Northampton is 18.5 years older than in Orono.

Are housing costs cheaper in Northampton or Orono?
- Northampton housing costs are 51.2% more expensive than Orono housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Northampton or Orono?
- The average commute for residents of Northampton is 5.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Orono.

Things to do in Orono?
Orono, ME lies just outside Bangor in Penobscot County with a population close to 11,500 people. Here you can find attractions like the University of Maine Museum of Art featuring numerous collections & artwork from around the world or take part in outdoor activities like fishing along Mountain Lake offering various species of fish ideal for anglers looking to catch something special!

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 .

 Orono, MENorthampton, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,379329,725,481
 Median Income$51,233  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$266,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.79  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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