Southampton Town, MA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
6,212 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
41.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$125,534 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$426,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$779 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$691 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
86.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hampshire County
3
Amherst Town-Northampton Metro Area
3
Massachusetts
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hampshire County
2
Amherst Town-Northampton Metro Area
2
Massachusetts
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 15 22
Feb 3 12 25
Mar 4 9 33
Apr 4 2 45
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 5 0 48
Nov 4 3 38
Dec 4 11 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 60% of residents leaning left and 32% leaning right.

Liberal (61%) (33%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 36%
Hillary Clinton 57%
Other 7%

Schools

William E Norris
1 miles, NE 2.8 star
White Oak School
3 miles, S 1 star
White Brook Middle School
4 miles, E 1.9 star

Colleges

Holyoke Community College
5 miles, SE 1.4 star
Westfield State University
7 miles, SW 2.8 star

Hospitals

Holyoke Medical Center
6 miles, SE 3.2 star
Baystate Noble Hospital
8 miles, SW 3.2 star
Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The
8 miles, NE 3.2 star
Baystate Medical Center
10 miles, S 4.1 star

Airports

Bradley International Airport
20 miles, S 2.8 star
Worcester Regional Airport
44 miles, E 1 star
Albany International Airport
65 miles, NW 1.9 star
Tweed-New Haven Airport
67 miles, SW 1 star