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Northumberland, PA
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Northumberland, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Northumberland a Good Place to Live?
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 0.8% (78% 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 $206,312. 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 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 444/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.