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Compare Amherst Center to Northampton

This post compares Amherst Center, Massachusetts to Northampton, Massachusetts across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Amherst Center (CDP) Northampton (city)
Population 20,084 28,548
Income (median) $41,948 $58,455
Home Value (median) $327,100 $318,000
White 76% 87%
Black 5% 2%
Asian 12% 5%
With Kids 18% 23%
Age (median) 20 39
Rentals 63% 45%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Amherst Center or Northampton?
A: Amherst Center has a smaller population count than Northampton: 20084 compared with 28548 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Amherst Center or in Northampton?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Amherst Center.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Amherst Center or Northampton?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Amherst Center.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Amherst Center does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 63% for Amherst Center versus 45% for Northampton.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Amherst Center may include: Somerville, Waltham, and Cambridge.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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