Amherst Town-Northampton
Massachusetts · Ranked #208 of 373 metros
72Affordable
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Housing in Amherst Town-Northampton costs 4.76× the median income, above the national average of 4.5×. The median home price is $381K and median rent is $1,355/month. Amherst Town-Northampton ranks #208 of 373 metros for affordability.
Median Home Price
🏠$381K
Need $113K income
Median Rent
🔑$1,355
Need $54K income
Building Permits
🔨318
annual
Median Income
💰$80K
Pop: 156,359
Rent Burden
⚠️27.3%
of renters paying >30%
Homeownership
🏡65.0%
Rent Burden
vs. National Average
Key Facts vs. National Average
| Metric | Amherst Town-Northampton | National |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Income Ratio | 4.76x | 6.1x |
| Rent Burden | 27.3% | 31.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.0% | 65.5% |
| YoY Rent Change | 0% | +2.8% |
| Mortgage Denial Rate | 0.0% | 13.5% |
| Eviction Rate | 0.0% | 3.6% |
HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026)
Section 8 voucher payment standards
Studio$1,382/mo
1 Bedroom$1,580/mo
2 Bedroom$2,004/mo
3 Bedroom$2,504/mo
4 Bedroom$2,702/mo