Northampton, MA vs Shafter, CA
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
Shafter
70.7
#1077 nationally
Shafter leads in crime level (7.6 vs 12.2). Northampton leads in median household income ($80,981 vs $66,418). Shafter leads in cost of living index (112 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Northampton, MA | Shafter, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1440) | 70.7 (#1077) |
| Population | 29,370 | 21,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $503,242 | $387,324 |
| Median Household Income | $80,981 | $66,418 |
| Average Commute | 21.3 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 12.2 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+41.9 | R+21.1 |
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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C-
70.7 Score
Shafter, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$387,324
Population
21,915
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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