Northampton Massachusetts (MA) Real Estate Tour
-- Tour Northampton, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.
Northampton, Massachusetts is a lively, diverse community situated at the heart of the Five College Area in the Pioneer Valley. Home to Smith College, Northampton also serves as the county seat of Hampshire County.
Residents describe Northampton as both traditional and innovative. Several village centers provide focal points for outlying residential areas while the downtown is alive days and evenings, boasting a wide selection of restaurants, coffee and ice-cream shops, theaters, clubs, street musicians and a Center for the Arts. All of this provides a perfect atmosphere for strolling.
Northampton also offers strong municipal programs in education, recreation, public safety and public works. The city is known for its energy conservation program and its initiative to improve handicap access to downtown establishments. The community has a strong and diverse economic base consisting of a resilient retail and commercial sector, a manufacturing sector, and a large institutional base which includes county services, three hospitals and Smith College.
Northampton's vibrant small-city atmosphere is enhanced by rich natural resources such as the Connecticut River, agricultural and conservation lands and the Acadia Wildlife Sanctuary. Residents take pride in Northampton's rich history and look forward to a future built on its diverse population, solid economic base and abundant resources. For other town tours visit . For towns in MA visit . For MA relocation information go to . For a MA MLS map search visit .