At a Glance
Median Income
$141,378
$85,672 per capita
Home Value
$708,400
Zillow: $872,033
Median Rent
$2,070/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.9%
99.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.2%
7.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 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+
3.7 / 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 $141,378 , which is 88% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $85,672. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Northport is $708,400 , 151% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $872,033. Median rent is $2,070/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Northport reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 356/100K.
Education
66.9% of adults in Northport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(99% above the national average).
99.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Northport has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population7,320
Median Age52.2 yrs
Density3,183/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$141,378
Per Capita$85,672
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
B+
Home Value$708,400
Rent$2,070
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$872,033
Housing Units3,180
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property356/100K
Health
Obesity27.2%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking7.1%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation154 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.9%
High School+99.7%
Graduate+29.9%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries63
Did You Know?
Northport was founded in 1656.
The median home in Northport was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.
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