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Income/capita NAT. AVG.
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Household income NAT. AVG.
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Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexNorthamptonMassachusettsNational
Income per capita$38,950$38,069$29,829
Median household income$71,866$70,954$55,322
Median income owner occupied$99,260$95,052$70,586
Median income renter occupied$39,350$39,116$35,192
Median earnings male$45,518$45,946$36,919
Median earnings female$27,081$32,028$26,250
Unemployment rate1.9%4.6%4.7%
Poverty level10.9%11.4%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Northampton is 31% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Northampton is 30% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Northampton is 58% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Northampton is 28% lower than the national average

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      $47,905 $71,866 $143,732
      City
      $47,297 $70,954 $141,908
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
      According to the PEW research center, the middle class is defined as a range from two thirds (2/3) of the median household income to a multiple of two (2) times the median household income. Displayed above are the city, state and national median household income averages. Simply enter your median household income to determine if your income falls into the middle class or if your household income is considered upper or lower class.

      Northampton median earnings by income bracket

      Northampton employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry6.7%6.7%
      Manufacturing sector11.5%11.5%
      Financial & insurance services2.4%2.4%
      Wholesale & retail services10.1%10.1%
      Public administration3.1%3.1%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities2.8%2.8%
      Education, health & social services28.4%28.4%
      Other31.4%31.4%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Granby, MA1,183$100,83382.3%
      Wilbraham, MA3,251$86,47756.3%
      Blandford, MA338$81,25046.9%
      Hatfield, MA1,154$80,41745.4%
      South Deerfield, MA2,150$78,59442.1%
      Northampton, MA28,552$71,86629.9%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Schererville, IN28,559$75,32736.2%
      Granite City, IL28,563$53,5453.2%
      Monterey, CA28,575$80,90846.2%
      West Springfield Town, MA28,527$54,5161.5%
      Burton, MI28,598$48,17412.9%
      Northampton, MA28,552$71,86629.9%
      Source: The Northampton, MA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).