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Northampton, MA

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A historical array of art, music, and academia – this is Northampton!

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Northampton is a magical city full of academics, history, and the performing arts. Smith College, a private women’s college focused on liberal arts, is at the center of the city and gives Northampton that college town vibe. Smith College is surrounded by incredible locally-owned restaurants, historic theaters, conservation areas, libraries, and more.

The Academy of Music Theatre is a wonderful place for local entertainment since the 1890s. Calvin Theater, another historic concert hall, is also on the list of places to visit in Northampton. There’s a strong sense of pride in this community, and residents enjoy meeting up with one another at Northampton Brewery’s rooftop beer garden.

In the area, you’ll find public schools, well-maintained parks, country clubs, and public transportation that services Hampshire County. Northampton is a vibrant college town, artistic, and a music hub. Plus, it’s a great place to set down roots in Massachusetts!

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Northampton, MA is $1,407 for a studio, $1,449 for one bedroom, $2,068 for two bedrooms, and $2,664 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Northampton has decreased by -11.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,449/month
671 Sq Ft
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Transportation

72

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

43

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

82

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

Jackson Street Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

291 Students

8
out of 10

Leeds Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

298 Students

6
out of 10

Bridge Street Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

263 Students

4
out of 10

R. K. Finn Ryan Road Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

235 Students

3
out of 10

John F Kennedy Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

583 Students

4
out of 10

Northampton High

Public

Grades 9-12

903 Students

6
out of 10

Smith Vocational and Agricultural High

Public

Grades 9-12

566 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

Airports

  • Bradley International

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Methodology

† 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.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

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.