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Northampton, MA

Founded 1654Hampshire CountyElev. 59 m
Population
28,640
Median home
$398,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Northampton

Northampton is a city in Massachusetts with about 28,640 residents. Northampton was founded in 1654 and sits in Hampshire County. The median age is 41.7 and the median household income is $78,467. Homes carry a median value of $398,000, and about 58% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (80%). Around 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
28,640
Median age
41.7
Median household income
$78,467
Per-capita income
$48,960
Poverty rate
12.5%
High-school grad or higher
94.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
61.3%
Unemployment
5.3%
Avg. commute
21.6 min
Work from home
21.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White80%
Hispanic or Latino9.5%
Black2.1%
Asian3.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts58.8%
Service16.8%
Sales & office15%
Production, transportation & material moving5.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$398,000
Median gross rent
$1,404/mo
Owner-occupied
57.7%
Median year built
1956
Households
12,524
Avg. household size
2

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Northampton has 4 public schools — 2 elementary, 2 high.

Northampton HighHighGrades 9–12
Smith Vocational and Agricultural HighHighGrades 9–12
Bridge StreetElementaryGrades -1–5
Jackson StreetElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime6% below national
Northampton362
Massachusetts327
United States386
↓ 12% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime44% below national
Northampton1,098
Massachusetts1,150
United States1,952
↓ 31% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Northampton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Northampton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Hampshire County
HurricaneRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Northampton is in Hampshire County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Northampton was founded in 1654 and sits in Hampshire County. Elevation ~59 m.

Map of Northampton
Northampton, MA
Where Northampton is
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Historic places

9 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Grove Hill MansionCoolidge, Calvin, HouseManse, TheBuilding at 8--22 Graves AvenueSmith Alumnae GymnasiumMiss Florence DinerDorsey--Jones HouseRoss Farm
Notable people from Northampton
Lydia DavisWilliam Dwight WhitneyA. O. ScottWilliam YorzykCaleb StrongLiza SnyderJohn Maurice ClarkJosiah WhitneyTimothy Dwight IVStephen Dunne
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Nearby cities
Holyoke (8 mi)Amherst (9 mi)Chicopee (12 mi)Westfield (14 mi)Springfield (16 mi)Pittsfield (31 mi)

Common questions

Northampton — frequently asked

What is the population of Northampton, Massachusetts?
Northampton has a population of about 28,640, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Northampton?
The median home value in Northampton is $398,000, and the median gross rent is $1,404/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Northampton safe? What is the crime rate?
Northampton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 362 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Northampton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Hampshire County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including hurricane, ice storm, lightning.
How many schools are in Northampton?
Northampton has 4 public schools (2 elementary, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Northampton?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Northampton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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