Massachusetts Living Index
Northampton
Pioneer Valley · pop. 31,315
The state's most progressive small city: vibrant downtown, top-tier arts, miles of rail trail.
College TownUrban Walker
Livability Index
75
/ 100
Ranks #6 of 194 MA towns
The numbers
Median home
$520k
6.5× household income
Household income
$80k
ACS median
Commute to Boston
105 min
peak driving
Population
31,315
5-yr trend 70/100
How Northampton scores
Schools
80
Safety
84
Walkability
44
Transit
26
Biking
63
Dining
86
Nightlife
78
Arts & Culture
90
Green Space
82
Diversity
74
Climate
70
The honest read
Best for
Buyers leaving Boston for a real downtown at half the price.
The tradeoff
Boston is effectively unreachable for commuting.
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