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Upper Montclair, NJ vs Northampton, MA

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Are people in Northampton older or younger than people in Upper Montclair?
- The Median Age in Northampton is 1.3 years younger than in Upper Montclair.

Are housing costs cheaper in Northampton or Upper Montclair?
- Northampton housing costs are 53.0% less expensive than Upper Montclair housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Northampton or Upper Montclair?
- The average commute for residents of Northampton is 20.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Upper Montclair.

Things to do in Upper Montclair?
Upper Montclair is an incorporated town located in Essex County, New Jersey featuring plenty of attractions such as exploring its multiple parks perfect for enjoying a picnic or taking part in various sports activities plus nearby Brookdale Park provides amazing views great for outdoor activities. Additionally there are numerous locally owned stores and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine ideal for any budget during their stay here!

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 .

 Upper Montclair, NJNorthampton, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,379329,725,481
 Median Income$235,637  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$856,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time41.7  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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