The Town FilesSouthampton, Massachusetts
Town in Hampshire County · population 6,224 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $452,300
- Household income
- $123,125
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 54 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 43.4
Southampton is a town of 6,224 people in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. The median home is worth $452,300, below the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). It ranks quieter than 87% of Massachusetts towns, better for families than 85% of Massachusetts towns, easier by car than 82% of Massachusetts towns.
How Southampton ranks
Percentile among Massachusetts towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Massachusetts towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Southampton is worth $452,300, below the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $123,125, which is more affordable than 84% of Massachusetts towns. 90.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Southampton | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $452,300 | $510,150 |
| Median rent | — | $1,561 |
| Median household income | $123,125 | $108,622 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 90.7% | 80.7% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1968 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.4% | — |
Who lives in Southampton
| People | Southampton | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.4 | 44.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.9% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 19.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.1% | 45.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.6% | 6.3% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.3% | — |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 17.7% |
| Average commute | 22.4 min | 30.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.1% | 93.9% |
Weather in Southampton
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 15.5°F. About 45.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 54.3 inches of snow (typical Massachusetts town: 49.5 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 144 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Southampton since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Massachusetts town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on June 1, 2011 about 8.8 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 200 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 1, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 43 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 26, 2011.
Severe weather in Hampshire County since 1996
Hampshire County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3599: Hurricane Lee |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4496: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3438: Covid-19 |
| April 19, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4110: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3350: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Hampshire County
Hampshire County had 65,786 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,006 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Southampton itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Southampton
1 public school with 471 students, about 13.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| William E Norris | PK-6 | 471 | 13.1 |
Towns near Southampton
- Holyoke, MA5.2 mi · 38,238 people · home $274,100
- Westfield, MA6.1 mi · 40,834 people · home $325,100
- Northampton, MA7.7 mi · 29,571 people · home $429,700
- West Springfield Town, MA8.4 mi · 28,835 people · home $321,500
- South Hadley, MA8.5 mi · 18,150 people · home $357,900
- Chicopee, MA9.4 mi · 55,560 people · home $274,500
- Agawam Town, MA12.2 mi · 28,692 people · home $311,600
- Southwick, MA12.2 mi · 9,232 people · home $397,500
Southampton questions
Is Southampton, Massachusetts a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Southampton scores better for retirees than 49% of Massachusetts towns and quieter than 87%. 21.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.4).
How much does a house cost in Southampton?
The median owner-occupied home in Southampton is valued at $452,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $123,125, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Southampton?
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 15.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.2 inches of precipitation a year and 54.3 inches of snow.
Does Southampton get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Southampton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on June 1, 2011. The typical Massachusetts town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)