Economy & Jobs — Northampton, Massachusetts
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $80,288 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$89,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $48,960 |
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| Poverty Rate | 13.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 15,438 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 45.0% |
| Professional | 12.4% |
| Arts Food | 10.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 151 |
| Fast Food | 95 |
| Dental Offices | 62 |
| Coffee Shops | 59 |
| Law Offices | 51 |
| Child Day Care | 48 |
| Physician Offices | 47 |
| Beauty Salons | 45 |
| Auto Repair | 43 |
| Insurance Agencies | 42 |
| Grocery Stores | 32 |
| Liquor Stores | 30 |
| Gas Stations | 28 |
| Fitness Centers | 26 |
| Convenience Stores | 22 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
