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Kempton, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lehigh County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
171 Population 209/sq mi density
$95,938 Median Income $37,961 per capita
$218,800 Home Value $346,881 Zillow
$1,143 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
220 Violent Crime/100K 1,937 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$95,938 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$218,800 home value, $1,143/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
220 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Kempton, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,938
28% above
$37,961 per capita
Home Value
$218,800
22% below
Zillow: $346,881
Median Rent
$1,143/mo
2% below
18.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
220/100K
42% below
1,937/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.1%
72% above
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Kempton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kempton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
128%
Home Value
78%
Rent
98%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
172%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kempton a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kempton residents earn a median household income of $95,938 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,961. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,954 business establishments, including 801 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kempton is $218,800 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $346,881. Median rent is $1,143/month, with 18.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Kempton reports 220 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,937/100K.

Education

58.1% of adults in Kempton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% above the national average). 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kempton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population171
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density209/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$95,938
Per Capita$37,961
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$31,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,352

Housing

A+
Home Value$218,800
Rent$1,143
Ownership79.7%
Zillow$346,881
Housing Units67
Rent Burden18.3%

Crime

F
Violent220/100K
Property1,937/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,048/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation403 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+58.1%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+27.6%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute22 min
Broadband59.0%
Internet Speed227 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Kempton was built in 1938.
16.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 227 Mbps.
There are 801 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.