At a Glance
Median Income
$57,551
$37,725 per capita
Home Value
$236,900
Zillow: $432,472
Median Rent
$1,186/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
35/100K
1,067/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.4%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
18.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Nazareth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nazareth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nazareth a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nazareth residents earn a median household income of $57,551 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,725. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,088 business establishments, including 726 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nazareth is $236,900 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $432,472. Median rent is $1,186/month, with 32.8% 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
Nazareth reports 35 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,067/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.4% of adults in Nazareth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nazareth has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population6,032
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density3,794/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,551
Per Capita$37,725
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty18.7%
County GDP$20,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
Housing
A
Home Value$236,900
Rent$1,186
Ownership41.6%
Zillow$432,472
Housing Units3,179
Rent Burden32.8%
Crime
F
Violent35/100K
Property1,067/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault35/100K
Burglary87/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,471/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation489 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute25 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed200 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Nazareth was founded in 1740.
The median home in Nazareth was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 200 Mbps.
There are 726 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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