2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Torrington, CT vs Northampton, MA

Change Cities
Highlights
Are people in Northampton older or younger than people in Torrington?
- The Median Age in Northampton is 4.6 years younger than in Torrington.

Are housing costs cheaper in Northampton or Torrington?
- Northampton housing costs are 82.0% more expensive than Torrington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Northampton or Torrington?
- The average commute for residents of Northampton is 2.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Torrington.

Things to do in Torrington?
Torrington CT situated Northwest part Connecticut riverside community numerous parks open spaces ideal spot visit relax

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 .

 Torrington, CTNorthampton, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,379329,725,481
 Median Income$63,135  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$221,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.32  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Torrington    8 Reviews

I bought a bank owned house in Torrington in 2011 and actually sold it for less in 2018 just to get out of this horrible place. The taxes are awful, 46 mill rate for  More

   |    Reply

I have lived and worked in Torrington for 25 years, but am not originally from here. Torrington is the biggest city, really the only city, in NW CT. Further north and  More

   |    Reply

Except for the winter (which I don't like anywhere), this region is beautiful. Torrington is an old mill town, so parts of it are definitely rough around the edges. On  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Torrington

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Northampton


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.