Winters are harsh and snowy, but summers are relatively mild.
Cultural Attractions
Each month, local galleries, shops, and other venues host Art Walk Easthampton, with a mix of visual and performance art.
Economy
Located in a former factory, Eastworks is home to locally owned shops and businesses, as well as offices and apartments.
Geography
Easthampton is in the Pioneer Valley region of western Massachusetts, just north of Springfield.
Recreation
The Mount Tom State Reservation is an 1,800-acre preserve with hiking, fishing, canoeing, and cross-country skiing; the Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary offers bird-watching.
Location Details
Weather
Average January high/low temperature (?)
32.5 ° / 10.4 °
Average July high/low temperature (?)
81.7 ° / 56 °
Precipitation (?)
48.07 in. /yr.
Index score for various storm types (?)
100
Cost of Living
Median home price (?)
$ 230,000
Median household income (?)
$40956.0
Maximum state income tax (?)
5.3 %
State sales tax (?)
5 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?)
.317 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?)
8
Number of private golf courses within the county (?)
8
Number of sports teams within the county (?)
0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?)
6
Number of libraries within the county (?)
31
Number of museums within the county (?)
14
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?)
5
Population & Demographics
Total population (?)
16,004
Population density (?)
1,143 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?)
53.3% growth
Population over 55 (?)
4,195 people
Education (?)
25 % have a college degree
Health
Number of hospitals within the county (?)
6
Number of clinics within the county (?)
3
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?)
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