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Easthampton, Massachusetts

Introduction to Easthampton, Massachusetts

Easthampton, Massachusetts, in Hampshire county, is 9 miles N of Chicopee, Massachusetts and 82 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts.The city is included in the Springfield metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 15,994 people lived in Easthampton.

Easthampton History

The town of Easthampton was first settled by European immigrants in 1664. The region was originally considered a part of Northampton. In 1785, the village of Easthampton officially had its own separate political entity. Twenty fours years later, it was officially incorporated as a town. Before the effects of the industrial revolution hit the town, it was a strictly agricultural community.

Easthampton and nearby Attractions

  • Easthampton Parks & Recreation
  • Nonotuck Park
  • Pleasant Green Park
  • Historic Northampton Museum
  • Wistariahurst Museum
  • Children's Museum

Things To Do In Easthampton

You will never be bored in Easthampton, as the city offers unlimited recreation options for people of all ages. There are various public parks where one can hang out with family or friends. If history interests you, then visit the various museums and historical sites in the city. There are also many good restaurants and cafés in the area.

Easthampton Transportation

Air transportation in this city is provided by Bradley International.

Easthampton Higher Education

The college that serves the city is Heritage Baptist Institute.

High Points

Easthampton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 12%Easthampton Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 13%Easthampton Walking and Biking to Work
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Easthampton Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Easthampton, MA

Comparing Easthampton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women87
Well-Paid Single Men85
Age of the Population76
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population67
Senior Citizens57
Racial Diversity47
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income73
College Educated Adults73
People in Middle Class or Better62
People Above Poverty62

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home74
Short Commute Times69
Public Transportation Use42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Affordability of Rents58
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Housing Recently Built34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime95
Low Violent Crime42

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Historic Easthampton

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From Mount Tom Summit House between 1900 and 1910

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From Mount Tom Summit House between 1900 and 1910

Easthampton (from Mt. Tom, Holyoke) between 1905 and 1915

Easthampton from summit of Mt. Tom, Holyoke between 1900 and 1915

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