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. August, July and June are the most pleasant months in the 01060 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Pros
Nearby mountains
Museums
Cost of living

Cons
Economy
Entertainment
Violent crime

$449,900

994 Florence Rd
Bed 3 | Bath 3 | 1700 SqFt

$1,799,900

74 Coles Meadow Rd
Bed 6 | Bath 8 | 10900 SqFt

$325,000

29 Edwards Sq
Bed 2 | Bath 1 | 924 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).

Best Neighborhoods In Northampton (zip 01060), Massachusetts: Download the BestPlaces App

QUICK FACTS

Real Estate: For Sale
Country: United States
State: Massachusetts
County: Hampshire County
Metro Area: Springfield Metro Area
Political Ideology: Moderately liberal

City: Northampton
Zip Codes: Northampton (zip 01060)
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 179 ft above sea level

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Northampton (zip 01060) is 2.4% (U.S. avg. is 3.7%). Recent job growth is Positive. Northampton (zip 01060) jobs have increased by 3.6%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Northampton (zip 01060)'s cost of living is 9.8% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Northampton (zip 01060)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in the 01060 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

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 2010, it has had a population growth of 2.9%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 21.2 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Northampton (zip 01060) is $320,600. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 7.1%. Check out the homes in the area

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). More Education

Best Places to Live in Northampton Rankings

#4	Best Green Cities
#6	Best Cities for Teleworking - Small Metro Areas
#9	America’s Best (and Worst) Cities for Dating
#12	Most Competitive Private Colleges
#17	The Most Single Cities

View All

Housing Market in Northampton

It's a good time to buy in Northampton. Home Appreciation is up 7.1% in the last 12 months. Browse Northampton Real Estate

The median home price in Northampton is $320,600. Browse Homes in this Range.

View More Data >

Reviews for Northampton 0 Reviews

Start Your Review of Northampton

View More Data >

COMPARE COST OF LIVING

Compare Northampton (zip 01060), Massachusetts to any other place in the USA.

MAPS OF NORTHAMPTON (ZIP 01060), MASSACHUSETTS

ZIP CODES IN NORTHAMPTON (ZIP 01060), MASSACHUSETTS

Northampton (zip 01060)

PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP

Members receive 10 FREE city profile downloads a month, unlimited access to our detailed cost of living calculator and analysis, unlimited access to our DataEngine, and more.

Try Now

NEW LISTINGS IN 01060

$449,900
994 Florence Rd
Bed 3 | Bath 3

$1,799,900
74 Coles Meadow Rd
Bed 6 | Bath 8

$325,000
29 Edwards Sq
Bed 2 | Bath 1

$785,000
62 Old South St
Bed 4 | Bath 3

$760,000
53 Center St
Bed 0 | Bath 3

$289,000
N/A
Bed 4 | Bath 1

$299,900
8 Swan St
Bed 3 | Bath 2

United States / Massachusetts / Springfield Metro Area / Hampshire County / Northampton / Northampton (zip 01060)