Retiring in Northampton, Massachusetts

Thinking of retiring?  Or, have you already retired, but you're looking for a new community?  Northampton, MA may be the right place for you. 

This summer, Northampton achieves the honor of being named the best place in America to retire by Bert Sperling, founder of the website "Sperling's Best Places."  What makes Northampton such a special place for retiring?

Located in the heart of the Pioneer Valley, Northampton offers a diverse community to its residents.  People of all ages and interests converge in Northampton, making it an eclectic, dynamic city.  Nestled in the five-colleges region, Northampton offers retirees a stimulating intellectual environment.  Lectures sponsored by the colleges are often open to the public.  In May, the Dalai Lama visited Northampton and was welcomed by thousands from the community. 

Northampton is a city proud of its cultural offerings in the arts.  There are multiple venues such as the Calvin Theater and Iron Horse that bring renown performers to the area, like Bob Dylan, Mary Chapin Carpenter and BB King.  The Pleasant Street Theater shows independent movies in a unique environment - the basement theater seats 41 in a space with exposed rock walls.  Art lovers will enjoy visiting the Smith College Museum and the several fine art galleries downtown. 

Main Street still resembles a traditional downtown.  You can spend an afternoon browsing the lively shops and there are over 100 restaurants to tempt your palate.  For your inner zen, you'll find many massage centers, yoga studios and day spas.  Stay healthy and active by taking advantage of the community garden, hiking trails, bike paths and dog walking park.  Top-rate health care services are offered by Cooley Dickinson Hospital and the surrounding medical centers. 

With so much to offer, Northampton is the ideal location for retiring without completely retiring.  With convenient access to interstates 90 & 91, it's easy to travel to see family and friends - Boston is just over one hour away and New York is an easy 2 1/2 hour trip.  Make a plan to come visit Northampton to experience it for yourself. 

Once you've fallen in love with the area, enlist a local Realtor who's knowledgeable about the houses for sale in the Northampton area to help you find the right home.

We'll look forward to seeing you soon at the local coffee shop!