How much do homeowners pay a month in Northampton, MA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Northampton, MA pay a median of $2,353 (±$128) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $1,002 (±$52).
59.6% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Northampton, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,907 in 2015–2019 to $2,353 in 2020–2024 (+23.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $2,353 (±$128)
- Without a mortgage
- $1,002 (±$52)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 59.6%
Monthly owner costs in Northampton
| Northampton | Hampshire County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $2,353 (±$128) | $2,256 (±$51) | $2,726 (±$10) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $1,002 (±$52) | $925 (±$28) | $1,043 (±$6) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 59.6% (±4.0 points) | 60.1% (±1.5 points) | 66.4% (±0.3 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $5,680 (±$299) | $5,589 (±$130) | $5,992 (±$18) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Northampton, the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Hampshire County ($2,256).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts ($2,726).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Hampshire County, Northampton ranks 5 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 225 of 350.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Northampton have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,907 (±$60) | $2,353 (±$128) | +23.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $4,702 (±$145) | $5,680 (±$299) | +20.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $332,100 (±$12,330) | $429,700 (±$16,777) | +29.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Northampton
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton | — | $2,353 (±$128) | — |
| Easthampton | 4.3 mi | $2,123 (±$135) | Lower |
| Hatfield (community) | 4.8 mi | $2,324 (±$176) | Not measurably different |
| Hatfield | 5.2 mi | $2,278 (±$208) | Not measurably different |
| Westhampton | 5.4 mi | $2,195 (±$126) | Not measurably different |
| Hadley | 5.8 mi | $2,638 (±$265) | Not measurably different |
| Williamsburg | 6.0 mi | $2,290 (±$167) | Not measurably different |
| South Hadley | 6.9 mi | $1,902 (±$97) | Lower |
| Whately | 7.4 mi | $2,285 (±$157) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Easthampton, MA ($2,123), South Hadley, MA ($1,902).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Hampshire County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amherst Town | $2,783 (±$163) |
| 2 | Hadley | $2,638 (±$265) |
| 3 | Belchertown | $2,445 (±$146) |
| 4 | Pelham | $2,437 (±$242) |
| 5 | Northampton | $2,353 (±$128) |
| 6 | Southampton | $2,352 (±$234) |
| 7 | Granby | $2,348 (±$227) |
| 8 | Williamsburg | $2,290 (±$167) |
| 9 | Hatfield | $2,278 (±$208) |
| 10 | Westhampton | $2,195 (±$126) |
| 11 | Goshen | $2,180 (±$136) |
Showing 11 of 20 places in Hampshire County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Northampton
What is the average mortgage payment in Northampton?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Northampton, MA is $2,353 (±$128) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Northampton?
Owners without a mortgage in Northampton pay a median of $1,002 (±$52) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Northampton gone up?
In Northampton, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,907 in 2015–2019 to $2,353 in 2020–2024 (+23.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northampton city, Massachusetts
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northampton city, Massachusetts
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Northampton city, Massachusetts
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Northampton city, Massachusetts
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Northampton city, Massachusetts
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Northampton city, Massachusetts (place:46330, in state:25).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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