Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Northampton is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 10,366. Residents earn $82,719 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
Based on current data, Northampton receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Northampton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Northampton is $82,719, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Northampton is $225,400, 20% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,156 per month. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Northampton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 50 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,292 per 100,000, 34% below the national average.
22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Northampton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches, including 33.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 92.1% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.9% |
| 41% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $82,719 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,800 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,352 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,347 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 8,954 |
| County GDP | $31,739M |
| Restaurants | 801 |
| Healthcare | 1,107 |
| Retail | 1,187 |
| Manufacturing | 349 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,213 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.20% |
| Commute Time | 26.9 min |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |
| Census Median | $225,400 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $337,445 |
| Median List Price | $327,400 |
| Median List Price | $327,400 |
| $/Sq Ft | $160 |
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 108.0% |
| Price Drops | 6.7% |
| Inventory | 15 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,156 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,698 |
| Studio | $1,130 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,341 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,634 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,087 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,195 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,213 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.20% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,048/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,107 |
| Total Violent | 50.5/100K |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 20.2/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 30.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,291.6/100K |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 191.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,069.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 30.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 27 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.4 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 76.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,197/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6882°N, 75.4874°W |
| County FIPS | 42077 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.6% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.94 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 4,197/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,107 |
| Restaurants | 801 |
| Retail Stores | 1,187 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 27 |
| Avg Commute | 26.9 min |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |