City profile
Northampton, MA
Hampshire County · Population 30,962
Northampton is a town in Hampshire County, MA with about 30,962 residents and a typical home value near $430,000. It is 16 miles from Springfield, MA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
26°F
Summer avg
74°F
Sunny days / yr
195
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$429,700
Typical monthly housing
$2,732
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
124
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.11%
- State income tax (top)
- 9%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.25%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 70/100
Top hazards: Hurricane, Riverine flooding, Ice storm
Nearest major airport
27 mi to Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 70% Democratic / 28% Republican
Community
Population
30,962
Black population
2.7%
County
Hampshire County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving MA than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms, high cost of living
Highlights
- About 30,962 residents
- Typical home value about $430,000
- 16 miles from Springfield, MA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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