The Town FilesNorthampton, New York
Town in Fulton County · population 2,472 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $207,000
- Household income
- $72,065
- Jan low / Jul high
- 7° / 77°
- Snow a year
- 62 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 51.9
Northampton is a town of 2,472 people in Fulton County, New York. The median home is worth $207,000, close to the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for a vacation home than 86% of New York towns, better for retirees than 83% of New York towns, quieter than 73% of New York towns.
How Northampton ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Northampton is worth $207,000, close to the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $72,065, which is more affordable than 49% of New York towns. Median rent is $911 a month. 78.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Northampton | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $207,000 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $911 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $72,065 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 78.8% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 31.2% | — |
Who lives in Northampton
| People | Northampton | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.9 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.5% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 18.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.5% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.4% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 10.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 28.4 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.3% | 91.1% |
Weather in Northampton
July highs average 76.7°F and January lows 7.1°F. About 50.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 61.7 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 179 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Northampton since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 16, 2024 about 8.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 24, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on May 22, 2014.
Severe weather in Fulton County since 1996
Fulton County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4472: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 12, 2017 | Snowstorm | DR-4322: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Fulton County
Fulton County had 16,102 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,770 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Northampton itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Towns near Northampton
- Northville, NY4.3 mi · 993 people · home $207,100
- Mayfield, NY5.1 mi · 6,146 people · home $173,000
- Broadalbin, NY5.7 mi · 5,145 people · home $216,700
- Mayfield, NY6.1 mi · 780 people · home $189,400
- Edinburg, NY6.8 mi · 1,333 people · home $311,100
- Providence, NY7.0 mi · 2,075 people · home $270,500
- Broadalbin, NY7.2 mi · 1,384 people · home $164,300
- Perth, NY10.6 mi · 3,584 people · home $349,200
Northampton questions
Is Northampton, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Northampton scores better for retirees than 83% of New York towns and quieter than 73%. 30.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.9).
How much does a house cost in Northampton?
The median owner-occupied home in Northampton is valued at $207,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,065, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $911 a month.
What is the weather like in Northampton?
July highs average 76.7°F and January lows 7.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.7 inches of precipitation a year and 61.7 inches of snow.
Does Northampton get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Northampton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 16, 2024. The typical New York town has had 5.
- 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)