Riegelsville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Northampton County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
823 Population 815/sq mi density
$92,917 Median Income $46,463 per capita
$317,500 Home Value $533,256 Zillow
$1,231 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$92,917 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$317,500 home value, $1,231/mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Riegelsville, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$92,917
24% above
$46,463 per capita
Home Value
$317,500
13% above
Zillow: $533,256
Median Rent
$1,231/mo
6% above
27.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.2%
22% above
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Riegelsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
124%
Home Value
113%
Rent
106%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
122%
Unemployment
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Riegelsville 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

Riegelsville residents earn a median household income of $92,917 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,463. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,088 business establishments, including 726 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Riegelsville is $317,500 , 13% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $533,256. Median rent is $1,231/month, with 27.1% 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 1938.

Education

41.2% of adults in Riegelsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% above the national average). 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Riegelsville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population823
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density815/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$92,917
Per Capita$46,463
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$20,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160

Housing

A+
Home Value$317,500
Rent$1,231
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$533,256
Housing Units398
Rent Burden27.1%

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,471/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation188 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.2%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed200 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries10

Did You Know?

Riegelsville was founded in 1834.
The median home in Riegelsville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 200 Mbps.
There are 726 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.