Massachusetts · Metropolitan Area
Northampton is a small city in Massachusetts with a population of 28,640. Residents earn $78,467 per year, which is 4% above the national average.
Based on current data, Northampton receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Northampton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Northampton is $78,467, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Northampton is $398,000, 41% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,404 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 464 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,435 per 100,000, 24% above the national average.
Northampton is a highly educated community — 61.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Northampton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches, including 36.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 86.7% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.3% |
| 1% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,467 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,960 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,192 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,508 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,928 |
| County GDP | $10,389M |
| Restaurants | 384 |
| Healthcare | 456 |
| Retail | 493 |
| Manufacturing | 138 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,350 |
| 110% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.85% |
| Commute Time | 21.6 min |
| Work from Home | 21.9% |
| Census Median | $398,000 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $474,863 |
| Median List Price | $497,000 |
| Median List Price | $497,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $333 |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.9% |
| Price Drops | 9.3% |
| Inventory | 43 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,404 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,312 |
| Studio | $1,727 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,822 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,858 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,232 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,350 |
| 110% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.85% |
| Obesity | 23.9% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.3% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.9% |
| Depression | 28.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.5% |
| Premature Death | 5,587/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 456 |
| Total Violent | 463.7/100K |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 70.3/100K |
| Robbery | 66.8/100K |
| Assault | 326.7/100K |
| Total Property | 2,434.6/100K |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 505.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,876.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 52.7/100K |
| Arson | 14.1/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.6 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 36.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Area | 34.3 sq mi (88.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 836/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3270°N, 72.6746°W |
| County FIPS | 25015 |
Winner: Democrat by 41.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 61.3% |
| 82% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.49 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 836/sq mi |
| Total Area | 34.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 39 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 41 |
| Public Libraries | 25 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 456 |
| Restaurants | 384 |
| Retail Stores | 493 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 21.6 min |
| Work from Home | 21.9% |