Northampton, MA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Northampton, Massachusetts Summary
Life in Northampton research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Northampton over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Northampton:
The population in Northampton is 28,640.
The median home value in Northampton is $475,058.
The median income in Northampton is $78,467.
The cost of living in Northampton is 124 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Northampton is $1,404.
The unemployment rate in Northampton is 5.3%.
The poverty rate in Northampton is 12.5%.
The average high in Northampton is 59.6° and the average low is 37.7°.
Northampton SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Northampton, MA Crime Report
Crime in Northampton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Northampton. Key points include:
There were 517 total crimes in Northampton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Northampton is 1,717.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Northampton is 445.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Northampton is 1,272.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Northampton is -18.97% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Northampton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Northampton / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 517 | 1,717.2 | 1,426.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 134 | 445.1 | 314.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 13.3 | 36.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 110 | 365.4 | 249.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 383 | 1,272.1 | 1,112.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 49 | 162.7 | 130.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 322 | 1,069.5 | 876.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 39.9 | 105.5 | 259.0 |
Northampton, MA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Northampton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Northampton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Northampton is 124 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Northampton is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Northampton is $475,058.
The median income in Northampton is $78,467.
Northampton's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Northampton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Northampton | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 134 | 100 | |
| Services | 106 | 121 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 106 | 100 | |
| Health | 105 | 112 | 100 | |
| Housing | 164 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 120 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 125 | 136 | 100 | |
Northampton, MA Weather
The average high in Northampton is 59.6° and the average low is 37.7°.
There are 80.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.2 inches of precipitation each year with 49.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Northampton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 80.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 49.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Northampton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Northampton
The current population in Northampton is 28,640. The population has decreased -0.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 28,640 | 1.4% |
| 2022 | 28,245 | -3.9% |
| 2021 | 29,379 | 2.9% |
| 2020 | 28,552 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 28,516 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 28,568 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 28,548 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 28,534 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 28,602 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 28,637 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 28,586 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 28,642 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 28,621 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 28,709 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Northampton
Northampton is:
80.0% White with 22,901 White residents.
2.1% African American with 596 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 17 American Indian residents.
3.7% Asian with 1,057 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 102 Other residents.
4.3% Two Or More with 1,235 Two Or More residents.
9.5% Hispanic with 2,732 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Northampton | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.0% | 67.8% | 58.2% |
| African American | 2.1% | 6.5% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.7% | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.3% | 4.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 9.5% | 12.9% | 19.0% |
Gender in Northampton
Northampton is 57.5% female with 16,460 female residents.
Northampton is 42.5% male with 12,180 male residents.
| Gender | Northampton | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.5% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 42.5% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Northampton for adults over 25
2.0% of adults in Northampton completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Northampton completed 9-12th grade.
14.0% of adults in Northampton completed high school / ged.
13.0% of adults in Northampton completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Northampton completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Northampton completed bachelor's degree.
22.0% of adults in Northampton completed master's degree.
6.0% of adults in Northampton completed professional degree.
7.0% of adults in Northampton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Northampton | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 14.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 22.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 6.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 7.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Northampton, Massachusetts
4.3% of households in Northampton earn Less than $10,000.
4.0% of households in Northampton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.9% of households in Northampton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.7% of households in Northampton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.3% of households in Northampton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.8% of households in Northampton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.6% of households in Northampton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.2% of households in Northampton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.1% of households in Northampton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
14.1% of households in Northampton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Northampton | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.3% | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.0% | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.9% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.7% | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.3% | 7.7% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.8% | 12.2% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.6% | 11.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.2% | 17.7% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.1% | 11.8% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 14.1% | 21.1% | 12.6% |
