Northampton, MA

Living in Northampton

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Bikeability 75
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Walkability 89
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Commute 74
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Public Transit 58
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Affordability 45
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 37
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Hospitals 43
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Colleges 72
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Schools 53
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Residents

29k Population -193 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
60% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
52% Family Households +5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black2%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate16%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree34%

Households

Family household52%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone13%

Economy

$67k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more10%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector48%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts58%
Sales and office14%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van73%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked11%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$332k Median Home Value +$53k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$1k Median Monthly Rent +$286 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units11%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier45%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K25%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene18%
LP gas5%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas53%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Northampton

United States45
Massachusetts37
Springfield Metro Area57
Hampshire County33

Property Crime in Northampton

United States48
Massachusetts28
Springfield Metro Area42
Hampshire County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (70%)(23%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton72%
Donald Trump22%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 3 15
Feb 25 3 13
Mar 33 4 10
Apr 45 4 3
May 56 4 0
Jun 65 4 0
Jul 69 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 48 5 0
Nov 39 4 3
Dec 28 4 12

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Northampton

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding54
Tornado7
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Northampton, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Northampton, MA

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Colleges

Colleges near Northampton, MA

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Smith College
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Mount Holyoke College
7 miles, SE
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Hampshire College
7 miles, E
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Amherst College
9 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Northampton, MA

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Airports

Airports near Northampton, MA

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