City safety & data profile

NorthamptonMA

Northampton, MA is a 29K-resident city in Hampshire County with a median household income of $80,288.

Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Northampton, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Northampton has a population larger than 61% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $429,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

29K
Population
Top 39%
By size
$80,288
Median income
$429,700
Median home
13.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Northampton

Northampton posts a median household income higher than 49% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Northampton area.

Top 51%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Northampton

Where Northampton income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$80,288 Bottom 49% higher than 49% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Northampton, MA beyond the headline numbers

Northampton sits inside Hampshire County, Massachusetts, at roughly 42.33°N, -72.64°W. Population 28,540, $80,288 median household income. Median home value $429,700, median rent $1,439. Poverty rate 13.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Northampton's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 30.5%, then high blood pressure at 28.6%. 1 hospital in/around Northampton, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Northampton from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
28,540
Northampton
Median Income
$80,288
+18% vs avg
Median Home Value
$429,700
+89% vs avg
Median Age
41.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Hampshire County) - Northampton's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
162K+2%
Median Income
$87,001+42%
Median Home Value
$390,300+49%
Poverty Rate
11.3%-13%
Unemployment
5%-37%

Economics

Economics indicators for Northampton, MA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,439/mo
Poverty Rate
13.4% -6% vs avg
Unemployment 5.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 62.7%
Work From Home 24.1%
Public Transit 2.8%

Population

White 81%
African American 2.7%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
30.5%
High Blood Pressure
28.6%
Obesity
23.1%
Physical Inactivity
17.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.3%
Binge Drinking
15.5%
Current Asthma
12.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.9%
Current Smoking
9.5%
Diabetes
8.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 73.8%
Annual Checkup 82.3%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
5.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
4.1%
Stroke
2.9%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Northampton, MA? ▼
Northampton, MA has a population of 28,540 people, located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
What is the median household income in Northampton? ▼
The median household income in Northampton, MA is $80,288 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 13.4%.
What is the median home value in Northampton? ▼
The median home value in Northampton, MA is $429,700. Median rent is $1,439/month.
What are the top health concerns in Northampton? ▼
The top health indicators in Northampton include Short Sleep Duration (30.5%), High Blood Pressure (28.6%), Obesity (23.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Northampton? ▼
Northampton has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Northampton? ▼
The median age in Northampton, MA is 41.3 years. 62.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Northampton, MA is located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. With a population of 29K and a $80,288 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Northampton area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

Easthampton, MA 17K South Hadley, MA 18K Holyoke, MA 41K Amherst, MA 40K Amherst Center, MA 19K North Chicopee, MA 55K Chicopee, MA 57K West Springfield, MA 28K
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Using Northampton's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Northampton area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Northampton against Massachusetts peers on any ranking lens. Explore Massachusetts

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Hampshire County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.