Northumberland, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Northumberland County County

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 $222,867 Zillow
$986 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
157 Violent Crime/100K 1,127 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, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,200 home value, $986/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
157 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Northumberland, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,162
24% below
$31,096 per capita
Home Value
$158,200
44% below
Zillow: $222,867
Median Rent
$986/mo
15% below
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
157/100K
59% below
1,127/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
40% below
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
16.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Northumberland Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Northumberland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
76%
Home Value
56%
Rent
85%
Poverty
131%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
41%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Northumberland a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Northumberland residents earn a median household income of $57,162 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,096. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,813 business establishments, including 174 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Northumberland is $158,200 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,867. Median rent is $986/month, with 32.8% 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 1950.

Safety & Crime

Northumberland reports 157 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,127/100K.

Education

20.2% of adults in Northumberland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Northumberland has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,874
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density2,406/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,162
Per Capita$31,096
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$4,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,200
Rent$986
Ownership64.4%
Zillow$222,867
Housing Units1,938
Rent Burden32.8%

Crime

F
Violent157/100K
Property1,127/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death9,225/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
Elevation646 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute27 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Northumberland was founded in 1772.
The median home in Northumberland was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Williamsport Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 174 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.