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About
Life in Easthampton
Easthampton Town is a community of 16,103 people in Massachusetts. The median household income is $71,673, median rent runs about $1,292 per month, and median home values are around $371,500. Unemployment is low at 4.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Easthampton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
46.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Foreign-Born
6.9%
Broadband Internet
90.8%
of households
Population Growth
-2.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.9% foreign-born, most often from Germany
Who lives in Easthampton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Easthampton, the largest foreign-born group is from Germany (14.3%), and 4.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
15.5%
of residents
65 and Older
23.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
19.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.1%
of households
Married Couples
37.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.08
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 27% below MA average
Rent, home values, and income in Easthampton
In Easthampton, rent runs 27% below the MA average, and home values are 34% below the MA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
12.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,932
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
58.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1966
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.8%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MA
Unemployment in Easthampton
Unemployment in Hampshire County, which includes Easthampton, is close to the MA average.
Unemployment rate
Easthampton: Hampshire County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Hampshire County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Easthampton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.3 min avg
How Easthampton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Easthampton, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 74% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 23 mi
Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Medium hub3.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 85 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Major hub21.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 66% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Easthampton runs 66% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
112.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
480.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Easthampton Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
69.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hampshire County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hampshire County, which includes Easthampton, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $75,500 |
| 2024 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $21,200 |
| 2023 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $29,900 |
| 2022 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $72,400 |
| 2021 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $89,000 |
| 2020 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $92,400 |
| 2019 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $115,500 |
| 2018 | 21 | Strong Wind | $105,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hampshire County, county-wide
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hampshire County, which includes Easthampton, is typically good — 312 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
36
Good Days
312
per year
Moderate Days
49
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Hampshire County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Easthampton has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
37°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
52.8"
Annual Snowfall
36.5"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
144
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
137
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 16°F | 2.75" |
| Feb | 38°F | 17°F | 2.60" |
| Mar | 47°F | 26°F | 3.43" |
| Apr | 60°F | 35°F | 4.06" |
| May | 72°F | 46°F | 3.71" |
| Jun | 80°F | 55°F | 4.37" |
| Jul | 85°F | 61°F | 4.15" |
| Aug | 83°F | 59°F | 3.72" |
| Sep | 75°F | 51°F | 4.60" |
| Oct | 63°F | 39°F | 4.72" |
| Nov | 51°F | 30°F | 3.47" |
| Dec | 40°F | 22°F | 3.58" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Easthampton
Uninsured
2.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Easthampton's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
The Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.7 mi away · Northampton
Holyoke Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5 mi away · Holyoke
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital
Psychiatric · 5.2 mi away · Holyoke
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Easthampton
Easthampton's student/teacher ratio is 11.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 38.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
38.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Easthampton (within 15 miles)
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
11.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 23,671 students · in-state tuition $18,487 · 81% graduate · median earnings $80,486 (10 yrs after entry)
Springfield Technical Community College
11.8 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 4,759 students · in-state tuition $6,004 · 37% graduate · median earnings $45,410 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 3,615 students · in-state tuition $12,616 · 63% graduate · median earnings $63,082 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 3,591 students · in-state tuition $6,090 · 27% graduate · median earnings $44,609 (10 yrs after entry)
Western New England University
12.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,603 students · in-state tuition $49,490 · 66% graduate · median earnings $81,107 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,544 students · in-state tuition $67,448 · 90% graduate · median earnings $69,936 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: New England National Scenic Trail, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Easthampton
Easthampton has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being New England National Scenic Trail (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
New England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
8 mi awaySpringfield Armory National Historic Site
National Historic Site
12 mi awayColtsville National Historical Park
National Historical Park
35 mi awayMartin Van Buren National Historic Site
National Historic Site
53 mi awayThomas Cole National Historic Site
National Historic Site
61 mi awaySaratoga National Historical Park
National Historical Park
70 mi awayBlackstone River Valley National Historical Park
National Historical Park
71 mi awayMinute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
71 mi awayPublic Libraries in Easthampton
Easthampton Public Library
9 Park St., Easthampton
Cities Near Easthampton
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Easthampton FAQ
Is Easthampton, Massachusetts affordable?⌄
Easthampton's median rent is $1,292/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $71,673/year. Median home value is $371,500.
Is Easthampton, Massachusetts safe?⌄
Easthampton's violent crime rate was 112 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 481 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Easthampton, Massachusetts?⌄
Hampshire County, which includes Easthampton, has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Easthampton, Massachusetts?⌄
The cost of living in Easthampton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,292/month and median household income is $71,673/year. The median home value is $371,500. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Easthampton, Massachusetts?⌄
The average commute in Easthampton is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from