Northampton, MA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Northampton, Massachusetts Summary
Life in Northampton research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Northampton over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Northampton:
The population in Northampton is 29,379.
The median home value in Northampton is $341,600.
The median income in Northampton is $72,687.
The cost of living in Northampton is 122 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Northampton is $1,254.
The unemployment rate in Northampton is 4.8%.
The poverty rate in Northampton is 11.4%.
Table Of Contents
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 477 total crimes in Northampton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Northampton is 1,636.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Northampton is 391.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Northampton is 1,245.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Northampton is -29.59% 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 | 477 | 1,636.4 | 1,362.0 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 114 | 391.1 | 308.8 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 3.4 | 2.3 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 5 | 17.2 | 43.7 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 85 | 291.6 | 235.9 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 363 | 1,245.3 | 1,053.2 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 37 | 126.9 | 149.7 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 308 | 1,056.6 | 804.3 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 18 | 61.7 | 99.2 | 282.7 |
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 122 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 $341,600.
The median income in Northampton is $72,687.
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 | 122 | 143 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 126 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 119 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 131 | 117 | 100 | |
| Housing | 149 | 202 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 109 | 114 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 123 | 100 | |
Northampton, MA Photos
Rankings for Northampton in Massachusetts
Locations Around Northampton
Map Of Northampton, MA
Best Places Around Northampton
West Springfield, VA
Population 23,562
Westfield, MA
Population 40,922
Chicopee, MA
Population 55,636
Springfield, MA
Population 155,770
Holyoke, MA
Population 38,480
Northampton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Northampton
The current population in Northampton is 29,379. The population has increased 2.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 29,379 | 2.8% |
| 2020 | 28,568 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 28,548 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 28,534 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 28,602 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 28,637 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 28,586 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 28,642 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 28,621 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 28,709 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Northampton
Northampton is:
82.4% White with 24,201 White residents.
2.6% African American with 775 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 40 American Indian residents.
3.5% Asian with 1,024 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 85 Other residents.
3.7% Two Or More with 1,083 Two Or More residents.
7.4% Hispanic with 2,171 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Northampton | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.4% | 69.7% | 59.4% |
| African American | 2.6% | 6.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.5% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 7.4% | 12.4% | 18.4% |
Gender in Northampton
Northampton is 58.4% female with 17,167 female residents.
Northampton is 41.6% male with 12,212 male residents.
| Gender | Northampton | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.4% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 41.6% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Northampton for adults over 25
2.0% of adults in Northampton completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Northampton completed 9-12th grade.
14.0% of adults in Northampton completed high school / ged.
12.0% of adults in Northampton completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Northampton completed associate's degree.
28.0% of adults in Northampton completed bachelor's degree.
22.0% of adults in Northampton completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in Northampton completed professional degree.
7.0% of adults in Northampton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Northampton | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 14.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 22.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 7.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Northampton, Massachusetts
4.5% of households in Northampton earn Less than $10,000.
4.3% of households in Northampton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.4% of households in Northampton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.8% of households in Northampton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.8% of households in Northampton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.0% of households in Northampton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.1% of households in Northampton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.4% of households in Northampton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.8% of households in Northampton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.9% of households in Northampton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Northampton | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.5% | 4.8% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.3% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.4% | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.8% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.8% | 8.5% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.0% | 13.5% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.1% | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.4% | 17.8% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.8% | 11.1% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.9% | 16.3% | 9.5% |
