At a Glance
Median Income
$78,467
$48,960 per capita
Home Value
$398,000
Zillow: $474,863
Median Rent
$1,404/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
414/100K
1,559/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.3%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.9%
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Northampton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Northampton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Northampton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Northampton residents earn a median household income of $78,467 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,960. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,928 business establishments, including 384 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Northampton is $398,000 , 41% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $474,863. Median rent is $1,404/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Northampton reports 414 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,559/100K. The murder rate is 3.5/100K.
Education
61.3% of adults in Northampton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% above the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Northampton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population28,640
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density836/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,467
Per Capita$48,960
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$10,389M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192
Housing
B+
Home Value$398,000
Rent$1,404
Ownership57.7%
Zillow$474,863
Housing Units13,048
Rent Burden31.8%
Crime
F
Violent414/100K
Property1,559/100K
Murder3.5/100K
Assault292/100K
Burglary184/100K
Health
Obesity23.9%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,587/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation210 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.3%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+34.9%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations39
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Northampton was built in 1955.
21.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Westfield-Barnes Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 384 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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