Nazareth, PA

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.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
6,032 Population 3,794/sq mi density
$57,551 Median Income $37,725 per capita
$236,900 Home Value $432,472 Zillow
$1,186 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
228 Violent Crime/100K 1,001 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$57,551 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$236,900 home value, $1,186/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
228 violent crimes/100K (40% below avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,551
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $236,900
16% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 228/100K
40% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.4%
28% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,186
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.7%
51% higher than US avg

How Nazareth Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population6,032
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density3,794/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 82%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,551
Per Capita$37,725
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty18.7%
County GDP$20,982M
Commute25 min

Housing

A
Home Value$236,900
Rent$1,186
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$432,472

Crime

F
Violent228/100K
Property1,001/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault193/100K
Burglary18/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation489 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+93.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute25 min
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Is Nazareth a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Nazareth has a population of 6,032 with a density of 3,794 people per square mile. The median age is 44.5 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.4%), with 5.7% Black.

Population

6,032
Total Population
3,794
People / sq mi
44.5yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.3%
Female 52.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Nazareth vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.7%
14% above US avg
Spanish10.3%
23% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Nazareth vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Nazareth is $57,551, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Nazareth vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,551
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,725
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
IRS Avg AGI$85,539

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate18.7%
51% above US avg
Establishments (County)7,088
County GDP$20,982M

Business (County)

Restaurants726
Healthcare748
Retail830
Manufacturing338

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,459
113% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.15%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.0 min
Work from Home9.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Nazareth is $236,900, 16% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,186 (2% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $432,472.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$236,900
16% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$432,472
Median List Price$250,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$250,000
$/Sq Ft$203
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio101.2%
Price Drops42.9%
Inventory7

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,186
2% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,521

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied41.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,459
113% above US avg
Effective Rate3.15%

Health Metrics: Nazareth vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.3%
Premature Death6,471/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access90.0%
Healthcare Facilities748
Nazareth has a violent crime rate of 228 per 100,000 residents, 40% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,001 per 100,000 (49% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Nazareth vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent228.2/100K
40% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape35.1/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault193.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,000.5/100K
49% below US avg
Burglary17.6/100K
Theft965.4/100K
Vehicle Theft17.6/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Nazareth has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.0 inches
34% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation489 ft (149 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density3,794/sq mi
Coordinates40.7400°N, 75.3126°W
County FIPS42095
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 1.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.4%
D 48.6%

Winner: Republican by 1.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.4%
28% below US avg
High School+93.1%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density3,794/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities748
Restaurants726
Retail Stores830

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.0 min
Work from Home9.5%

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