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Northumberland, PA

Pennsylvania

Northumberland is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,874. Residents earn $57,162 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,874 Population 2,406/sq mi density
$57,162 Median Income $31,096 per capita
$158,200 Home Value $206,312 Zillow
$986 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
107 Violent Crime/100K 1,678 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$57,162 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,200 home value, $986/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
107 violent crimes/100K (72% below avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,162
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $158,200
44% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 107/100K
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.2%
40% lower than US avg
Median Rent $986
15% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.3%
31% higher than US avg

How Northumberland Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,874
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density2,406/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,162
Per Capita$31,096
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$4,733M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,200
Rent$986
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$206,312
Housing Units1,938
Rent Burden32.8%

Crime

F
Violent107/100K
Property1,678/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault80/100K
Burglary240/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation646 ft (197 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score5.77

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute27 min
Broadband80.0%
Libraries7

Is Northumberland a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Northumberland receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Northumberland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Northumberland is $57,162, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. The poverty rate of 16.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Northumberland is $158,200, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $986 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Northumberland is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 107 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,678 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Northumberland experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches, including 28.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Northumberland has a population of 3,874 with a density of 2,406 people per square mile. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.2%), with 4.4% Black.

Population

3,874
Total Population
2,406
People / sq mi
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.7%
Female 53.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Northumberland vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.9%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.1%
77% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Northumberland vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Northumberland is $57,162, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Northumberland vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,162
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,096
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
IRS Avg AGI$58,914

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate16.3%
31% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,813
County GDP$4,733M

Business (County)

Restaurants174
Healthcare202
Retail262
Manufacturing80

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,270
22% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.70%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.4 min
Drive Alone82.3%
Public Transit1.2%
Work from Home6.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Northumberland is $158,200, 44% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $986 (15% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $206,312.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$158,200
44% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$206,312
Median List Price$126,750

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$126,750
$/Sq Ft$157
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio92.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory6

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$986
15% below US avg
Rent Burden32.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$671
1 Bedroom$843
2 Bedrooms$973
3 Bedrooms$1,241
4 Bedrooms$1,288

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.4%
Housing Units1,938
Median Year Built1950

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,270
22% above US avg
Effective Rate2.70%
Northumberland has a violent crime rate of 107 per 100,000 residents, 72% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,678 per 100,000 (14% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Northumberland vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent106.5/100K
72% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape26.6/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault79.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,677.8/100K
14% below US avg
Burglary239.7/100K
Theft1,411.5/100K
Vehicle Theft26.6/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Northumberland has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.7 inches
15% above US avg
Snowfall28.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation646 ft (197 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density2,406/sq mi
Coordinates40.8972°N, 76.7930°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42097
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.9-point margin. 80.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.6%

Winner: Republican by 39.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.2%
40% below US avg
High School+92.0%
Graduate Degree+10.2%
School Test Score5.77
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density2,406/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access80.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities202
Restaurants174
Retail Stores262

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.4 min
Drive Alone82.3%
Public Transit1.2%
Work from Home6.8%

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