Northampton, MA vs Plainfield, NJ
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.
Northampton
67.3
#1440 nationally
Plainfield
64.6
#1687 nationally
Northampton leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 30.6 min). Plainfield leads in walk score (54 vs 44). Northampton leads in median household income ($80,981 vs $70,712).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Northampton, MA | Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1440) | 64.6 (#1687) |
| Population | 29,370 | 54,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $503,242 | $521,339 |
| Median Household Income | $80,981 | $70,712 |
| Average Commute | 21.3 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 12.2 | 11.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+41.9 | D+13.9 |
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
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D
64.6 Score
Plainfield, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$521,339
Population
54,670
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
54
Northeast
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