Northampton, Massachusetts

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  1. Overview - Life In Northampton
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Northampton
  3. Crime In Northampton
  4. Cost of Living In Northampton
  5. Gender In Northampton
  6. Household Income For Northampton
  7. Education In Northampton
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Northampton
About Northampton, Massachusetts
Is Northampton, Massachusetts a good place to live?
Northampton is a city in Massachusetts state in USA with a population of 28552 residents.. The poverty rate of Northampton is 10.9%, which is 22% lower than national average. The typical household in Northampton earns $71866 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 37.6% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Northampton, only 94% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Northampton remained 3.1%, which is 34% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Northampton, only 61% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 18% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Northampton is 122, which is 22% higher than national average. Median home value in Northampton is $337100 , which is 47% higher than national average. While median income in Northampton remained $71866, which is 6% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.
Population
28552
Unemployment
3.1%
34% NAT AVG.
Poverty
10.9%
22% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
8.5
Median Home
$337100
47% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$71866
6% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$1189
3% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
122
22% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 9
Unemployed People
1 in 32
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 19
People Earning < $50,000
37.6%
People with <= High School
1 in 4.8
People With Any Degree
1 in 1.5
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs85%

Housing85%

Affordability60%

Safety60%

Amenities80%

Diversity80%

Education90%

Commute85%

Is Northampton, Massachusetts safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Northampton, Massachusetts is 16% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Northampton is 17% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Northampton is 16% lower than national average. You have 1 in 310 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 61 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
561
Violent : 92
Property : 469
Total Crime
16% NAT. AVG.
45% STATE AVG.
1973.4 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
17% NAT. AVG.
5% STATE AVG.
323.6 (per 100k)
Property Crime
16% NAT. AVG.
57% STATE AVG.
1649.8 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Northampton
Violent crime
1 in 310
Property crime
1 in 61
Robbery
1 in 2855
Burglary
1 in 571
Assault
1 in 414
Car Theft
1 in 1785
Northampton : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Massachusetts 16 12 19 8 44
In USA 1525 1547 1531 1366 1694
Northampton : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Massachusetts 26 25 26 28 20
In USA 991 330 793 911 832

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Northampton
Massachusetts
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 92 323.6 308.81 387.8
Murder 0 0 2.32 6.5
Robbery 10 35.2 43.74 73.9
Assault 69 242.7 235.9 279.7
Rape 13 45.7 26.85 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Northampton
 Massachusetts
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 469 1649.8 1053.18 1,958.2
Burglary 50 175.9 149.75 314.2
Larceny 403 1417.6 804.29 1,398
Car Theft 16 56.3 99.15 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Northampton Massachusetts National Avg.
Services 109 119 100
Groceries 119 112 100
Health 131 123 100
Housing 149 164 100
Transportation 109 109 100
Utilities 90 116 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Northampton Massachusetts Country
Female 58.7% 51.5% 50.8%
Male 41.3% 48.5% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Northampton Massachusetts Country
Less than $10,000 5.4% 5% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 3% 4.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.1% 6.8% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.4% 6.4% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.7% 9% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.5% 13.9% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 14% 12% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.7% 18% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 10% 10.6% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 10.2% 14.2% 8.3%
Education


Education Northampton Massachusetts Country
< 9th Grade 2% 3% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 4% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 15% 24% 27.0%
Other College 12% 15% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 6% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 28% 25% 20.0%
Master's Degree 22% 14% 9.0%
Professional Degree 4% 3% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 7% 3% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Northampton Massachusetts Country
White 82.1% 70.8% 60.1%
African American 2.1% 6.8% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 3.3% 6.7% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.8% 0.3%
Multiracial 3.3% 2.7% 2.8%
Hispanic 9.1% 12% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity