Ray Hoess-Brooks
Responds Quickly
HB Real Estate, LLC
(860) 356-3690
127 Total Sales
1 in Westhampton
$490,000 Price
Westhampton
Rural Neighborhood in Easthampton, Massachusetts
Hampshire County 01027
Neighborhood Reviews
With one store in town and a handful of street lights, Westhampton is a quintessential small town. "We have Outlook Farm, the farm store and apple orchard," says Linda Webster, a realtor with Coldwell Banker Community REALTORS, "We don't have a gas station or grocery stores."
Webster, who grew up in Westhampton, says the 1600-person town is known as a bedroom community to nearby Northampton. Westhampton has grown as an appealing choice for those looking to get out of the city but maintain some proximity to its attractions. In the last 10 years," Webster says, "It's become a really desirable place to live because we're 10 minutes from North Hampton, which is a big cultural mecca."
Webster says that inventory in Westhampton is scarce, and houses only last about a week on the market thanks to the town's proximity to Northampton, paired with its small-town atmosphere. Many homes in town sell for $500,000, which will get you over 10 acres of land, four bedrooms and two bathrooms, but some houses in town can climb to nearly $900,000 for certain properties with horse stables and about 20 acres of property.
Westhampton has a distinct identity from the city and surrounding towns, and Webster says it reminds her of an idyllic small town from the 1950s like you might find in the Andy Griffith Show. "What makes our town unique," Webster says, "Is that it's kind of like Mayberry. If you need a cup of sugar, you can go visit your neighbors and get a cup of sugar. We're a community where we all look out for each other. We all know each other. It's a lot of neighbors helping neighbors."
Webster says that in mid-March of 2023, the power went out across town. While it was only out for about a day, residents with generators on their property invited their neighbors over to eat dinner, stay warm, and enjoy the tight-knit community and friendship Westhampton offers its residents.
"It's the most welcoming community of people," Webster says. "It's a beautiful place and such a friendly community.
Steve's Sugar Shack is a local delight that's only open for a few months a year, but when the doors open, you won't want to skip the shack's breakfast food, especially the pancakes with maple syrup. "Steve's Sugar Shack is one of my favorite places," Webster says, "It's only open during sugar season, but they have great pancakes and everyone knows the owners. They're pillars in the community that would give you the shirt off their back." The Westhampton Public Library is known as a community gathering spot. The town raised money to build the library, and its staff regularly hosts small musical acts on the weekends. There is also a food bank in the basement.
The area's youngest learners can expect to attend Westhampton Elementary School, which is the no. 1 elementary school in Springfield according to Niche and has a student-teacher ratio of 6 to 1. Students wrap up their secondary educational journey at Hampshire Regional High School, which has a B rating on Niche and is known for its excellent clubs, activities, teachers, academics, and college prep.
Westhampton also has access to plenty of natural spaces to go hiking or just enjoy nature through the conservation areas in a town like the Mass Audubon's Lynes Woods Wildlife Sanctuary and Greenberg Family Conservation Area.
A cozy community brimming with friendly people, Westhampton is ideal for a homebuyer looking to get out of the city and get into a comfortable community.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ray Hoess-Brooks
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Suzanne White
Suzanne White
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
(413) 779-8105
226 Total Sales
1 in Westhampton
$1,210,700 Price
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Kristin Fitzpatrick
Kristin Fitzpatrick
Responds QuicklyWilliam Raveis Real Estate
(413) 675-5179
280 Total Sales
1 in Westhampton
$581,500 Price
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Lisa Carroll
Lisa Carroll
Responds QuicklyDelap Real Estate LLC
(413) 414-4721
27 Total Sales
1 in Westhampton
$925,000 Price
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Ruth Oland
Ruth Oland
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty
(413) 779-8234
98 Total Sales
6 in Westhampton
$298K - $750K Price Range
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Charles Conner
Charles Conner
Responds QuicklyTaylor Agency
(413) 298-6631
99 Total Sales
4 in Westhampton
$195K - $565K Price Range
Schools
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- 7th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Look Park's Water Spray Park
Maines Field
Conant Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
C.M. Gardner State Park
Arcanum Field
Nonotuck Park
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/23/2015
Niche Review
Housing varies, though many areas have very nice housing.
12/23/2015
Niche Review
If you weren't born here, good luck fitting in. The town has a strong sense of community for those in the church or for those who have homesteads here. All "newcomers" (really, within the last fifty some odd years) will stay newcomers.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Westhampton | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westhampton, Easthampton sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Westhampton, Easthampton over the last 12 months is $477,266, down 19% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$469,000
Median Single Family Price
$525,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$350
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Months of Supply
2.40
Median List Price
$499,999
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-20%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
614
Median Year Built
1976
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,849
On par with the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,174
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
87,120
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,442
Median Age
53
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
16%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$92,968
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$119,152
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97%
College Graduates
49.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
27''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
1
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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