Northampton, MA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 12,405 housing units in Northampton.
This represents a 5.6% growth from 11,747 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 10,998 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 1,407 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Northampton is about 53.5%.
Northampton's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 4.2%.
Average household size is 2.14 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Northampton were built after 1946.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 2.70% |
| One Bedroom | 20.60% |
| Two Bedrooms | 30.70% |
| Three Bedrooms | 30.40% |
| Four Bedrooms | 12.10% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 3.60% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
| Median year structure was built | 1947 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $144,600 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $143,800 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.69 |
| Median year structure was built | 1946 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $648 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.70% |
| Second Mortgage | 6.60% |
| Home Equity Loan | 10.40% |
| Simple Mortgage | 50.10% |
| Debt Free | 32.30% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 18.7% |
