At a Glance
Median Income
$82,719
$41,800 per capita
Home Value
$225,400
Zillow: $337,445
Median Rent
$1,156/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
50/100K
1,292/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
25.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Northampton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Northampton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Northampton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Northampton residents earn a median household income of $82,719 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,800. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% 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 Northampton is $225,400 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $337,445. Median rent is $1,156/month, with 30.6% 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
Northampton reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,292/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.6% of adults in Northampton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Northampton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population10,366
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density4,197/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,719
Per Capita$41,800
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$31,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,352
Housing
A+
Home Value$225,400
Rent$1,156
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$337,445
Housing Units4,671
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent50/100K
Property1,292/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault30/100K
Burglary192/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death7,048/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation387 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed227 Mbps
EV Stations53
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Northampton was founded in 1867.
The median home in Northampton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.6% 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.
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