Marshall, TX vs Northampton, MA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Marshall
80
#97 nationally
Northampton
67.3
#1440 nationally
Northampton leads in walk score (44 vs 23). Northampton leads in median household income ($80,981 vs $49,162). Marshall leads in cost of living index (89 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marshall, TX | Northampton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80 (#97) | 67.3 (#1440) |
| Population | 24,118 | 29,370 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $166,238 | $503,242 |
| Median Household Income | $49,162 | $80,981 |
| Average Commute | 16.6 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+50.6 | D+41.9 |
B-
80 Score
Marshall, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$166,238
Population
24,118
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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D+
67.3 Score
Northampton, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$503,242
Population
29,370
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Northeast
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