Northampton, MA · Houses & Market Data

Northampton, Massachusetts houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Northampton, MA (Hampshire County) — Census median home value $398,000, county listing prices up about 6.1% over the past year. Market data for Northampton houses and the broader area.

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Northampton, MA is in Hampshire County, Massachusetts — this guide covers houses in Northampton and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 28,640, with a median household income of $78,467. Census data puts Northampton houses at a median value of $398,000 (all owner-occupied homes); Hampshire County's current median listing price runs $572,450, up about 6.1% over the past year.

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Market overview

Northampton housing market

Northampton is in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Northampton and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$398,000

Population (Census ACS)

28,640

Median household income

$78,467

County price trend (2025)

6.04% YoY

Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.

At a glance

Northampton market snapshot

Population

28,640

County

Hampshire County

Median Household Income

$78,467

Median Home Value (city)

$398,000

Median Listing Price (Hampshire County)

$572,450

Median Gross Rent

$1,404/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

+6.1%

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Why Northampton

What makes Northampton different

Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Northampton's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $398,000. Separately, Hampshire County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $572,450. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.

County Price Trend

Hampshire County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.04% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Northampton has an estimated population of 28,640 and a median household income of $78,467, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Northampton's Census-reported median home value works out to about 5.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 21% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.

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County guide: Hampshire County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Northampton.

USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Hampshire County and other Massachusetts communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.

Nearby communities include Easthampton, Hatfield, Granby, Amherst Town, Huntington, Belchertown, Ware.

More Massachusetts cities with market guides: Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, Lowell, Brockton, Quincy, Lynn, New Bedford.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Holyoke (~8.1 mi), South Deerfield (~11.5 mi), Chicopee (~11.6 mi), Russell (~12.8 mi), Westfield (~13.7 mi), West Springfield Town (~14.0 mi), Deerfield (~15.7 mi), Chester (~15.9 mi), Springfield (~16.2 mi), Blandford (~16.5 mi), Wilbraham (~18.1 mi), Agawam Town (~18.2 mi), Turners Falls (~19.6 mi), Millers Falls (~19.7 mi), Shelburne Falls (~19.9 mi), Longmeadow (~20.0 mi).

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Census & home facts

Northampton data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

28,640

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$398,000

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$78,467

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$1,404

County FHFA annual change (2025)

6.04%

County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)

$572,450

Census place type

city

County

Hampshire County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

34.24 sq mi

Census GEOID

2546330

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

Local life

Life in Northampton

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Northampton — 6 schools, 2,594 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Hampshire addresses may be served by Northampton, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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Common questions

Northampton FAQ

What are houses worth in Northampton, MA?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Northampton at $398,000. Hampshire County's current median listing price runs $572,450, up about 6.1% over the past year.

How much do houses cost in Northampton, MA?

For owner-occupied houses in Northampton, Census ACS data shows a median value of $398,000. Active listing prices in Hampshire County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Northampton, MA?

Northampton houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Hampshire County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.

What is the population of Northampton, MA?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Northampton's population at approximately 28,640.

What's the median rent in Northampton, MA?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Northampton at approximately $1,404 per month.

What is the median household income in Northampton, MA?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Northampton at approximately $78,467.

Is the Northampton housing market growing?

Hampshire County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.04% annual change in 2025.

Is Northampton, MA affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Northampton's median home value at about 5.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 21% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.

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Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Northampton for many Northampton addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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