Northampton, MA
Living in Northampton
Bikeability75
Walkability89
Commute74
Public Transit58
Affordability45
Public Safety59
Airports37
Hospitals43
Colleges72
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools53
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
29kPopulation-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
$67kMedian 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
$332kMedian Home Value+$53k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian 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
Smith College Campus School
2 miles, E
Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech
2 miles, NW
The Montessori School of Northampton
2 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Northampton, MA
Smith College
2 miles, E
Mount Holyoke College
7 miles, SE
Hampshire College
7 miles, E
Amherst College
9 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Northampton, MA
Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The
1 miles, E
Holyoke Medical Center
9 miles, S
Baystate Medical Center
15 miles, S
Shriners' Hospital for Children (The)
15 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Northampton, MA
Bradley International Airport
27 miles, S
Worcester Regional Airport
41 miles, E
Albany International Airport
64 miles, NW
Tweed-New Haven Airport
74 miles, S