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Red Hook, NY vs Northampton, MA

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Are people in Northampton older or younger than people in Red Hook?
- The Median Age in Northampton is 3.5 years older than in Red Hook.

Are housing costs cheaper in Northampton or Red Hook?
- Northampton housing costs are 14.3% less expensive than Red Hook housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Northampton or Red Hook?
- The average commute for residents of Northampton is 3.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Red Hook.

Things to do in Red Hook?
Red Hook, NY is a pleasant village north of Poughkeepsie with plenty of remarkable attractions such as The Martine-Cornell Library presenting its distinctive environment or Norris Conservation Park ideal for exploring; people can also join in the wonderful Red Hook Jazz Festival emphasizing traditional music each October.

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 .

 Red Hook, NYNorthampton, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,379329,725,481
 Median Income$98,883  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$469,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.73  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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