Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Nazareth is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 6,032. Residents earn $57,551 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Nazareth receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Nazareth offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Nazareth is $57,551, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. The poverty rate of 18.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Nazareth is $236,900, 16% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,186 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Nazareth is below the national average at 228 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,001 per 100,000, 49% below the national average.
24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Nazareth experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 89.7% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.3% |
| 23% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,551 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,725 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,160 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,539 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.7% |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,088 |
| County GDP | $20,982M |
| Restaurants | 726 |
| Healthcare | 748 |
| Retail | 830 |
| Manufacturing | 338 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,459 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.15% |
| Commute Time | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |
| Census Median | $236,900 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $432,472 |
| Median List Price | $250,000 |
| Median List Price | $250,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $203 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.2% |
| Price Drops | 42.9% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,186 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,521 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 41.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,459 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.15% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,471/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 748 |
| Total Violent | 228.2/100K |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 35.1/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 193.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,000.5/100K |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 17.6/100K |
| Theft | 965.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 17.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.0 inches |
| 34% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,794/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7400°N, 75.3126°W |
| County FIPS | 42095 |
Winner: Republican by 1.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.4% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,794/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 748 |
| Restaurants | 726 |
| Retail Stores | 830 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Avg Commute | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |