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Easthampton

Pioneer Valley · pop. 16,100

Easthampton punches above its weight: converted mill buildings with art studios and restaurants, a strong cycling culture, and proximity to Smith and UMass. It's the Pioneer Valley's creative-class town.

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Livability Index
61
/ 100
Ranks #98 of 194 MA towns

The numbers

Median home
$415k
5.7× household income
Household income
$73k
ACS median
Commute to Boston
105 min
peak driving
Population
16,100
5-yr trend 68/100

How Easthampton scores

Schools
72
Safety
75
Walkability
52
Transit
22
Biking
42
Dining
65
Nightlife
48
Arts & Culture
82
Green Space
38
Diversity
38
Climate
72

The honest read

Best for
Artists, remote workers, and academics who want affordable housing with an active arts and outdoors scene.
The tradeoff
No commuter rail; Boston is a 90-minute drive; schools are middling and the income base is modest.

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Nearby towns

Bordering and adjacent Massachusetts towns near Easthampton.

Holyoke
53/100 · $329k
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Northampton
75/100 · $520k
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South Hadley
58/100 · $379k
Pioneer Valley
Chicopee
50/100 · $317k
Pioneer Valley

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