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Southampton, Massachusetts

Introduction to Southampton, Massachusetts

Southampton, Massachusetts, in Hampshire county, is 8 miles NW of Chicopee, Massachusetts (center to center) and 85 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Springfield metro area, Southampton is home to some 5,387 residents.

Southampton History

Southampton was initially a precinct of Northampton. Judah Hutchinson and Thomas Porter, who were the first settlers, established their home in 1732, and the first church was organized in 1743. Southampton, which was incorporated in 1753, held its first town meeting in 1773, in which residents chose the name "Southampton" for their community. According to records, the name was inspired by the city of Southampton in England.

Southampton and Nearby Attractions

  • Emily Dickinson Homestead
  • Connecticut Valley Historical Museum
  • Springfield Armory National Historic Site
  • Chester-Blandford State Forest
  • Copernican Observatory & Planetarium
  • Chicopee Memorial State Park

Things To Do In Southampton

The Connecticut Valley Historical Museum, and Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum have exhibits on regional history. The Springfield Museums at the Quad encompass the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum, the Connecticut Valley Historical Museum, the Springfield Science Museum, and the Museum of Fine Arts. At the Hadley Farm Museum, farm tools and equipment are housed in an 18th-century barn. Southampton is also close to a number of historical sites such as the Emily Dickinson Homestead, the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, and the William Cullen Bryant Homestead.

Within a range of 20 miles are several forest areas including the Chester-Blandford State Forest, the Granville State Forest, the Tolland State Forest, and the DAR State Forest. The Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation, which overlooks the Connecticut River, is on the North and South Sugarloaf peaks, and offers facilities for hiking and picnicking. The Copernican Observatory & Planetarium, the Berkshire Botanical Garden, and the International Skating Center of Connecticut are among the other popular destinations near Southampton.

Southampton Transportation

Bradley International Airport is the closest major airport.

Southampton Higher Education

Colleges near Southampton include Holyoke Community College, Smith College, and Westfield State College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Southampton Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Southampton Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Southampton People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Southampton, MA

Comparing Southampton 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
Age of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Women74
Well-Paid Single Men73
Male Share of the Population75
Female Share of the Population46
Senior Citizens33
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income86
College Educated Adults85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home86
Short Commute Times48
Walking and Biking to Work45
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Housing Recently Built810
Affordability of Rents57
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime53
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