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Northampton, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampshire County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
28,640
Population
836/sq mi density
$78,467
Median Income
$48,960 per capita
$398,000
Home Value
$474,863 Zillow
$1,404
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
414
Violent Crime/100K
1,559 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$78,467 median income, 3.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$398,000 home value, $1,404/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
414 violent crimes/100K (9% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$398,000
41% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,404/mo
21% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
57.7%
12% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
13,048
Median year built: 1955
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$398,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$474,863
Median Sale Price
$430,000
Median List Price
$497,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
57.7%
Owner-Occupied
42.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,300/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,858/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,232/mo
Census median rent:
$1,404/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,312/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
90 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
11
Price Drops
9.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$333
Active Inventory
43
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1955
Average age of housing stock: 71 years
Homeownership Rate
57.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $398,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $474,863 |
| Median Sale Price | $430,000 |
| Median List Price | $497,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $333 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,404 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,312 |
| FMR Studio | $1,727 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,822 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,300 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,858 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,232 |
Market
| Days on Market | 90 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 9.3% |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Active Inventory | 43 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $333 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 57.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 13,048 |
| Median Year Built | 1955 |
| Rent Burden | 31.8% |