Northampton, MA
Maps & Population Facts
Population
28,548
Population Density
834
Labor Participaton
65.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
57.5%
Median Household Income
$62,838
Median Individual Income
$31,743
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$58,455
Housing Estimates
Median House Value
$318,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,054
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,872
Housing Units
12,147
People who reside in Northampton live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
46%
Apt, Condo, Other
54%
Analysis
Income
Households in Northampton earn more money than the national median income, averaging 4% higher per household.
Housing
Northampton has a median house price of $318,000. The cost of homeownership is higher than most areas. The cost of renting in Northampton is 4% more than the national average.
| Percent | |
|---|---|
| Renter Occupied Households | 38% |
| New Construction (Built after 2000) | 6% |
Demographics
The median age in Northampton is 39. The age of the general population in Northampton is comparable with with the national average.
Northampton ranks in the highest of the nation for having an educated population with more college graduates per resident than most areas.
Housing Data
Housing Comparison
| Northampton | Massachusetts | USA | |
| Median Property Value | 318,000 | 385,400 | 217,600 |
| Median Mortgage Payment | 1,872 | 2,108 | 1,513 |
| Median Gross Rent | 1,054 | 1,208 | 1,012 |
| Property Vacancy | 6.1% | 10.0% | 12.6% |
| % Renters | 45% | 38% | 36% |
| Residents per Sq. Mi. | 834 | 885 | 93 |
Personal Comparison
| Northampton | Massachusetts | USA | |
| Median Household Income | 62,838 | 77,385 | 60,336 |
| Median Individual Income | 31,743 | 41,700 | 33,646 |
| Median Income (Full-Time) | 58,455 | 60,923 | 46,881 |
| Median Age | 39.4 | 39.5 | 38.1 |
| Labor Participation | 65.3% | 67.8% | 62.8% |
| Attained College Degree | 57.5% | 43.4% | 32.0% |
Population Density Analysis
Northampton, MA
834
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Northampton is comparable to that of a Suburban Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +