Best Places to Live in Northampton (zip 01060), Massachusetts

Mid-sized city - Southwest Massachusetts, on the Connecticut River, 6 miles north of the Connecticut border

Pros

-Nearby mountains
-Museums
-Cost of living

Cons

-Economy
-Entertainment
-Violent crime

Local Listings in 01060

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$345,000

30 Cherry St
Bed 3 | Bath 2.0 | 1829 SqFt

$345,000

30 Cherry St
Bed 3 | Bath 2.0 | 1829 SqFt

What Bert Has To Say About Springfield Metro Area

Springfield, once a major center of industrial innovation, is the state’s third-largest city and a regional health, retail and financial center. Locals are credited with development of the Springfield Rifle, the 1895 Duryea motorcar, and basketball (thanks to Dr. James Naismith, in 1891. Some credit the motorcycle to area inventors and the early Indian Manufacturing Company. At one time that area was a significant manufacturing center, but most has left the area (including most recently a forge that made Craftsman tools).

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Northampton (zip 01060) is 2.6% (U.S. avg. is 3.9%). Recent job growth is Positive. Northampton (zip 01060) jobs have increased by 3.58%. Learn More...

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Northampton (zip 01060)'s cost of living is 16.30% higher than the U.S. average. Learn More... or Compare Northampton (zip 01060)'s Cost of Living

VOTING

Hampshire county voted Democratic in the previous five Presidential elections. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Northampton (zip 01060)'s population is 15,729 people. Since 2000, it has had a population decline of 3.35%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 21 minutes. The National Average is 26 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Northampton (zip 01060) is $290,600. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 2.43%. Check out the homes in the area or Find top agents in Northampton (zip 01060)

SCHOOLS

Northampton (zip 01060) public schools spend $14,904 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 13.4 students per teacher in Northampton (zip 01060). Learn More...

Best Places to Live in Northampton Rankings

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Housing Market in Northampton

It's a good time to buy in Northampton. Home Appreciation is up 7.5% in the last 12 months. Browse Northampton Real Estate or Find top agents in Northampton

The median home price in Northampton is $306,300. Browse Homes in this Range.

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