At a Glance
Median Income
$77,781
$37,655 per capita
Home Value
$258,800
Zillow: $262,306
Median Rent
$954/mo
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
363/100K
4,006/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.1%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Northport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Northport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Northport 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
Northport residents earn a median household income of $77,781 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,655. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,406 business establishments, including 507 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Northport is $258,800 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,306. Median rent is $954/month, with 25.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Northport reports 363 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,006/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
37.1% of adults in Northport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Northport has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population30,991
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density1,721/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,781
Per Capita$37,655
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$14,447M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
Housing
A+
Home Value$258,800
Rent$954
Ownership60.9%
Zillow$262,306
Housing Units12,619
Rent Burden25.4%
Crime
F
Violent363/100K
Property4,006/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault190/100K
Burglary880/100K
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,422/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain57.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation364 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.1%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Northport was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 507 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 41 fatal vehicle crashes.
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