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MA area data

Northampton, MA

Northampton, MA.

Population: 2,272 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
467.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
53.9 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
35
Days with Good air quality
324

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
New England National Scenic Trail (6 mi)
Nearest airport
Northampton Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base (CEF) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
29
Avg hospital rating
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
207
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Households with broadband internet
10.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
48,352
Average weekly wage
$1,082
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Education, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
113

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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