At a Glance
Median Income
$71,250
$71,191 per capita
Home Value
$243,100
Zillow: $863,529
Median Rent
$1,069/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
55.1%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
10.0% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Northport residents earn a median household income of $71,250 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $71,191. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 599 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Northport is $243,100 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $863,529. Median rent is $1,069/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
55.1% of adults in Northport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Northport has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population413
Median Age67.5 yrs
Density250/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans13.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$71,191
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$855M
Avg Weekly Wage$826
Housing
A+
Home Value$243,100
Rent$1,069
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$863,529
Housing Units388
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,259/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain32.9 in/yr
Elevation605 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.1%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+20.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute18 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Northport was built in 1974.
19.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.