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Northampton.
About
Life in Northampton
Northampton is a community of 10,366 people in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $90,762, median rent runs about $1,174 per month, and median home values are around $235,200. Unemployment is low at 4.3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Northampton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Foreign-Born
4.2%
Broadband Internet
90.9%
of households
Population Growth
+1.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.2% foreign-born, most often from Peru
Who lives in Northampton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Northampton, the largest foreign-born group is from Peru (19.8%), and 5.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.0%
of residents
65 and Older
17.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.8%
of households
Married Couples
43.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.41
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for PA
Rent, home values, and income in Northampton
In Northampton, home values are 8% below the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,685
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
70.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Vacant Homes
11.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $352,863 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for PA
Unemployment in Northampton
Unemployment in Northampton County, which includes Northampton, is close to the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Northampton: Northampton County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Northampton County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Northampton is about 3% of Northampton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Northampton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27.8 min avg
How Northampton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Northampton, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)
Regional airport · few flights470k passengers boarded in 2025
- 58 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Major hub14.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 92% below national average
Crime rates for 2024
Violent crime in Northampton runs 92% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
28.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (363 national, 2024)
Property Crime Rate
364.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,767 national, 2024)
Northampton Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 24 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Northampton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Northampton County, which includes Northampton, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 24 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | Winter Weather | $20,000 |
| 2024 | 21 | Dense Fog | $70,000 |
| 2023 | 22 | Dense Fog | None reported |
| 2022 | 20 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 30 | Winter Weather | $50.0M |
| 2020 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 16 | Winter Storm | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Northampton County, county-wide
Northampton is about 3% of Northampton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Northampton County, which includes Northampton, is typically good — 263 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
263
per year
Moderate Days
100
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Northampton County, county-wide
Northampton is about 3% of Northampton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate84°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Northampton has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.4"
Annual Snowfall
33.1"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
118
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
129
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 22°F | 3.30" |
| Feb | 42°F | 23°F | 2.77" |
| Mar | 51°F | 31°F | 3.63" |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 3.67" |
| May | 74°F | 51°F | 3.65" |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 4.40" |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 5.30" |
| Aug | 84°F | 63°F | 4.56" |
| Sep | 77°F | 55°F | 4.84" |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 4.14" |
| Nov | 54°F | 34°F | 3.24" |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 3.86" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Northampton
Uninsured
2.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Northampton's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St Lukes Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.4 mi away · Bethlehem
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.4 mi away · Allentown
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Macungie
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.2 mi away · Macungie
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Northampton
Northampton's student/teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 26.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Northampton (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,898 students · in-state tuition $67,920 · 91% graduate · median earnings $116,342 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,757 students · in-state tuition $67,606 · 89% graduate · median earnings $102,336 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,949 students · in-state tuition $55,560 · 70% graduate · median earnings $66,967 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,727 students · in-state tuition $65,310 · 81% graduate · median earnings $76,444 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 834 students · in-state tuition $47,714 · 55% graduate · median earnings $61,250 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River, 33 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Northampton
Northampton has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River (33 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
National Wild and Scenic River
33 mi awayHopewell Furnace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
36 mi awayValley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
41 mi awayDelaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
42 mi awayMorristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
50 mi awaySteamtown National Historic Site
National Historic Site
51 mi awayAppalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
53 mi awayEdgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
53 mi awayPublic Libraries in Northampton
Northampton Area Pub Library
1615 Laubach Avenue, Northampton
Cities Near Northampton
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Northampton?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Northampton FAQ
Is Northampton, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Northampton's median rent is $1,174/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $90,762/year. Median home value is $235,200.
Is Northampton, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Northampton's violent crime rate was 29 per 100,000 residents in 2024, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 363/100k that year. Property crime rate is 365 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Northampton, Pennsylvania?⌄
Northampton County, which includes Northampton, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Northampton, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Northampton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,174/month and median household income is $90,762/year. The median home value is $235,200. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Northampton, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Northampton is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from