Northampton, MA vs Westminster, MD

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

vs

Westminster

66.3

#1565 nationally

Westminster leads in crime level (6.6 vs 12.2). Northampton leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 29.7 min). Northampton leads in walk score (44 vs 38).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Northampton, MA Westminster, MD
WhereAtHome Score 67.3 (#1440) 66.3 (#1565)
Population 29,370 20,536
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $503,242 $470,642
Median Household Income $80,981 $71,286
Average Commute 21.3 min 29.7 min
Walk Score 44 38
Crime Level 12.2 6.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 129 115
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+41.9 R+25.0
Northampton, MA
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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Westminster, MD
D
66.3 Score

Westminster, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$470,642

Population

20,536

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

38

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