Living in Northampton, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Northampton · Census data 2020–2024
Northampton has 30,962 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $80,288 (23% lower than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $429,700, the median rent is $1,439/month.
Northampton at a glance
- Population
- 30,962
- Median age
- 41.3State: 40
- Median household income
- $80,288State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $429,700State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,439/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 57.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.7%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Northampton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Northampton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Northampton the median home value is $429,700, 29% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,439 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,353 a month in housing costs.
Northampton median household income
The median household income in Northampton is $80,288 and the income per person is $50,705. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Northampton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,192
- Owner-occupied
- 57.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.7%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.03
Northampton demographics
- Population
- 30,962
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 16%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 13,467
- Foreign-born
- 7.9%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Northampton ›
Education in Northampton
62.7% of adults 25 and older in Northampton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 35.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Northampton
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 24.1%
- Drive alone
- 57.4%
- Public transit
- 2.8%
- Walk to work
- 8.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Northampton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton | 30,962 | $80,288 | $429,700 | $1,439 |
| Easthampton | 16,086 | $71,673 | $371,500 | $1,292 |
| Hatfield | 3,325 | $89,005 | $440,800 | $1,267 |
| Westhampton | 1,552 | $100,000 | $413,200 | $1,304 |
| Hadley | 5,306 | $119,259 | $511,000 | $1,402 |
| South Hadley | 17,754 | $93,910 | $357,900 | $1,325 |
| Williamsburg | 2,694 | $104,792 | $403,100 | $1,420 |
| Whately | 1,499 | $116,563 | $431,500 | $977 |
| Southampton | 6,230 | $123,125 | $452,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Northampton, MA?
The median household income in Northampton is $80,288, 23% lower than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Northampton?
The median home value in Northampton is $429,700, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Northampton?
The median gross rent in Northampton is $1,439 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is Northampton, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
What is the median age in Northampton?
The median age in Northampton is 41.3 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Northampton?
The average commute to work in Northampton is 21 minutes; 24.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Northampton?
The unemployment rate in Northampton is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Northampton?
62.7% of adults in Northampton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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