Northampton, Massachusetts
Northampton is a city of 30,962 people in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, founded in 1654.
Why visit Northampton
Townapedia lists 56 museums and landmarks, 108 parks and trails, 139 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 35 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Academy of Music Theatre, Calvin Coolidge Bridge, Dorsey-Jones House and Fort Hill Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 36 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Northampton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Northampton
Northampton is a city in and the county seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of Northampton (including its outer villages, Florence and Leeds) was 29,571.
From the Wikipedia article Northampton, Massachusetts (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do35
Academy of Music Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.2 mi
Theater in Northampton, Massachusetts
274 Main Street, Northampton
Calvin Coolidge Bridge
Bridge · 3.0 mi
Bridge in Hadley, Massachusetts
Mount Tom Ski Area
Ski area · 5.6 mi
Abandoned ski resort in Holyoke, Massachusetts
Mountain Park
Monument and historic site · 6.2 mi
Defunct amusement park
Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge
Bridge · 2.9 mi
Bridge in Massachusetts to Hadley, Massachusetts
PineBrook FarmStand
Farm and orchard · 1.7 mi
774 Bridge Road, Northampton
Mo-Fr 08:30-17:45; Sa-Su 09:00-17:00
Mountain View Farm CSA
Farm and orchard · 4.6 mi
393 East Street, easthampton
We-Sa 08:00-18:00
23 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks56
Dorsey-Jones House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Northampton, Massachusetts, NRHP-listed
191 Nonotuck Street
Fort Hill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Hadley Center Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Main Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic district in Easthampton, Massachusetts, United States
Northampton Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, USA
Building at 8–22 Graves Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic building in Northampton, Massachusetts, USA
Calvin Coolidge House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
House in Northampton, Massachusetts, United States
Elm Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Rural historic district in southern Hatfield, Massachusetts
Grove Hill Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Building in Massachusetts, United States
Hatfield Center Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Haydenville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Human settlement in Massachusetts, United States of America
Hockanum Rural Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic district in the town of Hadley, Massachusetts
44 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds108
Look Memorial Park
Park · 1.5 mi
300 North Main Street, Florence
dawn-dusk "general park hours", 07:00-dusk "vehicle entry"
J. A. Skinner State Park
Park · 4.7 mi
Park in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Look Park
Park · 1.4 mi
Park in Massachusetts, United States of America
Mount Tom State Reservation
Park · 5.0 mi
State park in Massachusetts, United States
Pulaski Park, Northampton
Park · 2.2 mi
Park in United States of America
96 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes139
Miss Florence Diner
Restaurant · Diner, Sandwich · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
99 Main Street, Florence
Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa-Su 08:00-14:00
Artifact Cider Project
Cafe · Cider · 0.8 mi
34 North Maple Street, Florence
Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 14:00-22:00; Sa 13:00-22:00; Su 13:00-19:00
Caminito Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 2.3 mi
7 Old South Street, Northampton
We-Su 16:00-21:00
Fitzwilly's
Restaurant · Burger, Sandwich, American · 2.4 mi
23 Main Street, Northampton
Mo-Su 11:30-21:00
Florence Pie Bar
Cafe · Pie, Baked Goods, Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
17 Main Street, Florence
We-Su 08:00-16:00
Gigantic
Bar and pub · 4.3 mi
A neighborhood cocktail bar with a D.I.Y glam aesthetic.
78 Cottage Street, Easthampton
Tu 17:00-23:00, We-Sa 17:00-24:00, Su 17:00-23:00
HighBrow Wood Fired Kitchen + Bar
Restaurant · Italian, American, Pizza · 2.3 mi
12 Crafts Avenue, Northampton
Mo-Th 16:30-21:00; Fr 16:30-22:00; Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00
Iconica Social Club
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.3 mi
1 Amber Lane, Northampton
Mo 17:00-20:30; Tu-We closed; Th 10:30-15:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-15:00,...
127 more on the map.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship22
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Church · Protestant · 0.7 mi
35 North Main Street, Florence
St Valentine's Polish National Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 2.2 mi
King Street, Northampton
Shopping38
Gas and EV charging17
Schools, colleges and libraries61
Healthcare8
Edward P. Boland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Hospital · 1.6 mi
421 North Main Street, Leeds
Map of Northampton
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 14°F | 3.4 in | 8.1 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 15°F | 2.9 in | 11.0 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 24°F | 3.5 in | 7.3 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 34°F | 3.8 in | 1.0 in |
| May | 70°F | 45°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 55°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 60°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 58°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 50°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 39°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 29°F | 3.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 21°F | 3.9 in | 7.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Amherst Hcn (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hampshire County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-09-15: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-04-19: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-01-06: Severe Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Northampton Airport (7B2) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Easthampton 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Holyoke 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Amherst Town 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Chicopee 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Springfield 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Agawam Town 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Longmeadow 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Greenfield 20 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Windsor Locks 27 mi south, about 44 min by car
- North Adams 33 mi northwest, about 53 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Northampton massachusetts main street 20040912, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Northampton Bikeway, Florence MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Northampton Public Works building, June 2025, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Northampton VA Medical Center 2014jpg, WindingRoad, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Northampton VA Medical Center 1922b, Victor F. DePaola., Public domain
- Northampton VA Medical center 1922, Victor F. DePaola., Public domain
- Three floors, Northampton State Hospital, Karan Jain from Washington, DC, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Broken windows, Northampton State Hospital, Karan Jain from Washington, DC, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Northampton State Hospital dome., Karan Jain from Washington, DC, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Danger, Northampton State Hospital, Karan Jain from Washington, DC, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Northampton State Hospital grounds, Karan Jain from Washington, DC, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Elm Street Northampton, Massachusetts, 1920, Unknown, unattributed., Public domain
- NorthamptonMA MissFlorenceDiner, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Town Hall, Easthampton MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- NorthamptonMA FortHillHD 04, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Congregational Church, Hadley MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- NorthamptonMA DorseyJonesHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- EasthamptonMA NashawannuckMill, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HatfieldMA ElmStreetHD 02, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NorthamptonMA PomeroyTerraceHD 1, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 8-22Graves, Juro2351, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1719 Parsons House, Northampton MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Corner of Linseed Rd and West St, West Hatfield MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Upper Main Street Historic District, Hatfield MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The manse 54 prospect, Juro2351, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Mill on the Falls, Hatfield MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HadleyMA HockanumRuralHD 01, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Valley Free Radio barnraising parade 3 (2005-08), Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Valley Free Radio barnraising 4 (2005-08), Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Valley Free Radio barnraising parade 2 (2005-08), Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Valley Free Radio barnraising parade 1 (2005-08), Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Valley Free Radio barnraising parade 4 (2005-08), Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Valley Free Radio barnraising 2 (2005-08), Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Valley Free Radio barnraising 1 (2005-08), Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Valley Free Radio barnraising 3 (2005-08), Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Valley Free Radio Barnraising 1 20080807, Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grassroots Radio Conference 2005 registration area, Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hill-Ross Homestead, HillRossHomestead, CC0
- Lilly Library, Florence MA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Bustling Street Corner, Frederic Kimball Mizen, CC BY 2.0
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