Northampton, MA vs Ridgewood, NJ
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Northampton
67.3
#1440 nationally
Ridgewood
68
#1362 nationally
Ridgewood leads in crime level (1.2 vs 12.2). Ridgewood leads in median household income ($211,224 vs $80,981). Northampton leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 36.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Northampton, MA | Ridgewood, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1440) | 68 (#1362) |
| Population | 29,370 | 26,194 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $503,242 | $1,273,036 |
| Median Household Income | $80,981 | $211,224 |
| Average Commute | 21.3 min | 36.3 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 12.2 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+41.9 | D+3.4 |
D+
67.3 Score
Northampton, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$503,242
Population
29,370
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
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D+
68 Score
Ridgewood, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,273,036
Population
26,194
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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