Northampton, Massachusetts

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Northeast Springfield, MA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

67.3

D+

out of 100

Overview

Northampton is a Massachusetts city with a population of approximately 29,370, part of the Springfield, MA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $503,242. Median household income is $80,981.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 29,370 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $503,242 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $80,981 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 21.3 minutes
  • Part of the Springfield, MA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

29,370

Source: Census ACS

$503,242

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$80,981

Source: Census ACS

21.3 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

44

Source: Walk Score

129 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Hampshire County (county-level results)

70%
28%
Democrat 58,617
Republican 23,256
Leans D+41.9

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 40.8/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 44.3/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 68.9/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 44/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 44.9/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 67.3

Location

Northampton, MA (42.3247, -72.6542)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.