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Our Northampton, MA real estate website provides a wealth of information for home buyers and home sellers. Below, you will find information on the history and culture of the community as well as links to more detailed information such as demographics and schools. You may view a virtual tour, search homes for sale, access information on different types of properties such as condos, farms, foreclosures, and vacation homes. We also offer valuable reference materials for home buyers and home sellers. This website will give you everything you need to buy or sell a home in Northampton, MA.
Northampton MA Community Profile & History
Northampton, Massachusetts is a lively, diverse community situated at the heart of the Five College Area in the Pioneer Valley. Home to Smith College, Northampton also serves as the county seat of Hampshire County.
Residents describe Northampton as both traditional and innovative. Several village centers provide focal points for outlying residential areas while the downtown is alive days and evenings, boasting a wide selection of restaurants, coffee and ice-cream shops, theaters, clubs, street musicians and a Center for the Arts. All of this provides a perfect atmosphere for strolling.
Northampton also offers strong municipal programs in education, recreation, public safety and public works. The city is known for its energy conservation program and its initiative to improve handicap access to downtown establishments. The community has a strong and diverse economic base consisting of a resilient retail and commercial sector, a manufacturing sector, and a large institutional base which includes county services, three hospitals and Smith College.
Northampton's vibrant small-city atmosphere is enhanced by rich natural resources such as the Connecticut River, agricultural and conservation lands and the Acadia Wildlife Sanctuary. Residents take pride in Northampton's rich history and look forward to a future built on its diverse population, solid economic base and abundant resources.
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