Easthampton, MA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 16,290 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Low |
Climate
Winters are harsh and snowy, but summers are relatively mild.
Geography
Easthampton is in the Pioneer Valley region of western Massachusetts, just north of Springfield.
Cultural Attractions
Each month, local galleries, shops, and other venues host Art Walk Easthampton, with a mix of visual and performance art.
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.
Economy
Located in a former factory, Eastworks is home to locally owned shops and businesses, as well as offices and apartments.
| Median home price [details] | $184,500 |
| Median home price, 2008 [details] | $224,000 |
| Number of home sales [details] | 185 |
| Median dwelling age (in years) | 43 |
| Average property taxes [details] | $2,582 |
| Place to state foreclosures [details] | 11 |
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