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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Stella G.

Quick question about Northampton

Property taxes are high but you get good services. Should I be concerned? Cheers. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Ethan Wilson

What surprised you most about Northampton?

OK so We're a young couple and Median household income is $78,467, which feels about average for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Northampton sits at 414.1 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I overthinking this? Any help is ap...

1 replies 17 upvotes best-worst
Angel Johnson

Anyone work in healthcare in Northampton?

Longtime lurker here, I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -Northampton sits at 414.1 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I overthinking this? Thanks! There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a growing tech scene which is ex...

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Shirley N.

Commute times in Northampton -how bad?

Been meaning to ask this. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $78,467, which feels about average for the area. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Is this normal for Northampton?

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Carter P.

Is Northampton getting better or worse?

So, The median home value here is around $398,000, which seems about average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I wrong here? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good ...

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charlotte_jeremiah

Biggest downsides of living in Northampton?

Hey folks, My family moved here when I was a kid. Rent is about $1,404/month for a decent place. Median household income is $78,467, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 7.9%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting u...

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Austin

What I wish I knew before living in Northampton

First post here. Crime rate is something to consider -Northampton sits at 414.1 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $78,467 in Northampton. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Let m...

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Jonathan M.

Top 5 things I love about Northampton

Curious what people think. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $398,000, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 7.9%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. TIA!...

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Austin

Working in Northampton -salaries realistic?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 7.9%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. TIA! Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There...

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David R.

Worst things about Northampton nobody talks about

Anyone else feel this way? Poverty rate is 7.9%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $398,000, which seems about average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Brooks Kelly

Studio apartments in Northampton -options?

Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $1,404 for rent here. With a population of 28,640, Northampton is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 7.9%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $78,467, which feels about average for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain nei...

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Shirley N.

Starting a business in Northampton?

We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider -Northampton sits at 414.1 per 100K. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Has anyone dealt with this? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Aurora

Top 5 things I love about Northampton

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Homes are going for about $398,000 on average. Median household income is $78,467, which feels about average for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Let me know your thoughts...

7 replies 30 upvotes best-worst
Stella G.

Weekend activities in Northampton?

Hello, I'm a remote worker and You can expect to pay around $1,404 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Has anyone dealt with this? Thanks in advance! Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are...

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Jace King

Is Northampton still affordable?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a college student here and Rent is about $1,404/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,404 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Has anyone dealt with this?

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