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Stockertown, PA

Pennsylvania · Northampton County · Metropolitan Area

Stockertown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 730. Residents earn $107,708 per year, which is 43% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
730 Population 753/sq mi density
$107,708 Median Income $45,698 per capita
$303,800 Home Value
$1,375 Median Rent 14.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
108 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$107,708 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$303,800 home value, $1,375/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
108 violent crimes/100K (72% below avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $107,708
43% higher than US avg
Home Value $303,800
8% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 108/100K
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.3%
4% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,375
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.0%
17% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.9%
20% lower than US avg

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

People

Population730
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density753/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$107,708
Per Capita$45,698
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$20,982M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$303,800
Rent$1,375
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units352
Rent Burden14.6%

Crime

C
Violent108/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault108/100K
Burglary0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain51.0 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation378 ft (115 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.3%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.3%
Libraries10

Is Stockertown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Stockertown receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, abundant sunshine. Stockertown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Stockertown is $107,708, which is significantly higher than the national average — 43% above $75,149. This places Stockertown among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Stockertown is $303,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,375 per month. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Stockertown is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 108 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.

Education

32.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Stockertown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Stockertown has a population of 730 with a density of 753 people per square mile. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.4%).

Population

730
Total Population
753
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Stockertown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Stockertown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Stockertown is $107,708, which is 43% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Stockertown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$107,708
43% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,698
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
IRS Avg AGI$85,539

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.9%
20% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,088
County GDP$20,982M

Business (County)

Restaurants726
Healthcare748
Retail830
Manufacturing338

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,459
113% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.46%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.0 min
Drive Alone79.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Stockertown is $303,800, 8% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,375 (18% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$303,800
8% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,375
18% above US avg
Rent Burden14.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.1%
Housing Units352
Median Year Built1961

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,459
113% above US avg
Effective Rate2.46%
Stockertown has a violent crime rate of 108 per 100,000 residents, 72% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 0 per 100,000 (100% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent108.2/100K
72% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault108.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Safety Score

Safety GradeC
Safety Score2.0 / 5.0
Stockertown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.0 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.0 inches
34% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation378 ft (115 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density753/sq mi
Coordinates40.7549°N, 75.2629°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNorthampton County County
County FIPS42095
Stockertown is located in Northampton County County. It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 32.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 1.8-point margin. 90.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.4%
D 48.6%

Winner: Republican by 1.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.3%
4% below US avg
High School+97.3%
Graduate Degree+10.1%
School Test Score5.95
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density753/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi
CountyNorthampton County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.3%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities748
Restaurants726
Retail Stores830

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21
C Safety Grade (2.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.0 min
Drive Alone79.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.3%

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