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Florence, MA

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This Massachusetts sanctuary exhibits classic New England charm

Historic Charming Community Peaceful Bicycle-Friendly Small Business

Florence is an idyllic village in Northampton, Massachusetts. The village itself lies in the northwest section of Northampton, just three miles west of the Connecticut River and Elwell State Park. Florence was named after the city in Italy, as both used to have a flourishing silk industry. These days Florence is home to a number of flourishing local businesses that reside in its historic Main Street district.

This sleepy Massachusetts community provides convenient access to incredible state parks and forests that border it. Residents also have access to the Northampton Bikeway, a 2.5 mile bike and walking trail that connects Florence to downtown Northampton. If you’re looking for a charming home or a historic apartment building in a scenic part of New England, look no further than Florence.

Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

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Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Very Bikeable

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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • The Botanic Garden of Smith College
  • Mass Audubon's Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Mass Audubon's Graves Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Mount Tom State Reservation
  • J.A. Skinner State Park

Airports

  • Bradley International

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.