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Northampton
City in Massachusetts, United States
Overview
Northampton, Massachusetts is a charming college town and cultural hub in the Pioneer Valley. Known for its lively arts scene, progressive atmosphere, and beautiful natural surroundings, the city offers both small-town warmth and cosmopolitan flair. Home to Smith College, Northampton seamlessly blends history, creativity, and New England charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Massachusetts
Population
29,571
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.33°, -72.64°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
94
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,130
Local Cost
$2,150
Local Income
$3,500
Cashless
87
English
100
Temperature
8.2°C
Summer Avg
20.4°C
Winter Avg
-4.4°C
Record High
37.1°C
Record Low
-30.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1193 mm
Internet Speed
353 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
31
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
6
Parks
15
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
7B2
Distance
2 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 19 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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