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Priest River, ID vs Northampton, MA

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Are people in Northampton older or younger than people in Priest River?
- The Median Age in Northampton is 7.1 years younger than in Priest River.

Are housing costs cheaper in Northampton or Priest River?
- Northampton housing costs are 13.3% less expensive than Priest River housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Northampton or Priest River?
- The average commute for residents of Northampton is 4.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Priest River.

Things to do in Priest River?
Living in Priest River, Idaho is a unique and wonderful experience. This small town of just over 2,000 people is located on the banks of the Priest River and nestled in the beautiful forests of Northern Idaho. The area offers plenty of outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, fishing, hunting and skiing. Residents enjoy four distinct seasons - with mild winters and hot summers - making it a great place to live year-round. The town also offers plenty of amenities for all ages: from grocery stores to restaurants to local shops and more. Priest River is truly an outdoor enthusiast's paradise!

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 .

 Priest River, IDNorthampton, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,379329,725,481
 Median Income$44,576  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$464,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.59  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Priest River    1 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Nice small town, very green, it's in the Idaho Panhandle surrounded by National Forest so I had a hard time finding rental units outside of town. Reserve Airbnb a few  More

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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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