There are 19 independent living communities serving Northampton, Massachusetts. This includes 2 communities in Northampton and 17 nearby. The mean cost / day of independent living in Massachusetts is $96, with costs ranging between $23 and $140 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expense of $2,885, with costs ranging from about $694 to $4,187. The mean annual cost is $34,630, which is over the nationwide average of $23,100.
Costs of independent living in Northampton, MA typically range between $1,840 per month and $3,357 per month. The median cost is approximately $2,625 per month, or around $31,499 per year.
Located in Hampshire County, Northampton is a small city in Massachusetts. It is part of the Springfield metropolitan statistical area. Though the city contains 15,714 residents, the surrounding area has a population of 531,908. Approximately 24% of the population are over 55.
Northampton has an above average SeniorScore™ of 72. The city has an average per capita income of $31,000. The mean household income is $46,000 compared to the average of $73,000 for the entire state of Massachusetts. The current unemployment rate is about 7.19% and the mean housing price is $153,000, which is significantly less than the Massachusetts average of $514,500.
Northampton has extreme mean temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives large levels of rain annually. In comparison to other American cities, Northampton has a higher than average crime rate, above average water quality ratings, and above average air quality.