Cost of Living in Easthampton Town, MA

Population 16,103 · Massachusetts · Data vintage 2023

104
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Easthampton Town is a smaller Massachusetts community of around 16000 residents, where median household incomes of $72,925 and housing costs ($344,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Geographically, Easthampton Town sits roughly 12 miles northwest of Springfield. Median home values run roughly 54% higher than Springfield's $223,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 113
Rent 91

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Easthampton Town

The median home value in Easthampton Town is $343,800 — 13% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,192/month, 9% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $72,925/year is 2% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.2%, above the national average of 4.8%. Massachusetts's top state income tax rate is 9.0% and the combined sales tax is 6.3%. Overall, Easthampton Town has a cost of living index of 104 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 4% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$343,800
13% above avg
Median Rent
$1,192/mo
9% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.0x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.2%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,429
1 BR
$1,498
2 BR
$1,963
3 BR
$2,405
4 BR
$2,811
Owner-occupied 59.9%
Renter-occupied 40.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,192
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,806/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
24.5 min
9% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.0%
Carpooled
2.5%
Public transit
0.8%
Walked
3.6%
Bicycle
1.4%
Work from home
15.5%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 9.0%
Total Sales Tax 6.3%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 1.2%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$72,925
2% below avg
Per Capita Income
$44,565
Unemployment Rate
5.2%
8% above avg
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.3%
Graduate degree 18.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 47
Male median age 46.7
Female median age 47.5

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 38 — Good
80%
Good air days/yr
138
Max AQI recorded
135
PM2.5 days
227
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Easthampton Town, MA?

Easthampton Town has a cost index of 104 (100 = national average). It is 4% above the national average.

What is average rent in Easthampton Town, MA?

The median gross rent in Easthampton Town is $1,192 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Easthampton Town?

The median home value in Easthampton Town is $343,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Easthampton Town?

The median household income in Easthampton Town is $72,925 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Easthampton Town, MA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Easthampton Town is 6.3%. The Massachusetts state income tax top rate is 9.0%.

Is Easthampton Town, MA affordable?

Easthampton Town is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 104 (100 = US average).

Easthampton Town at a Glance

Population
16,103
Median Income
$72,925
Home Value
$343,800
Median Rent
$1,192/mo
Unemployment
5.2%
Sales Tax
6.3%
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