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Wind Gap, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Northampton County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,202 Population 2,390/sq mi density
$74,803 Median Income $37,449 per capita
$201,800 Home Value $356,591 Zillow
$1,205 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
147 Violent Crime/100K 1,104 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$74,803 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$201,800 home value, $1,205/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
147 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Wind Gap, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,803
0% below
$37,449 per capita
Home Value
$201,800
28% below
Zillow: $356,591
Median Rent
$1,205/mo
4% above
24.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
147/100K
61% below
1,104/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
33% below
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Wind Gap Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
100%
Home Value
72%
Rent
104%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wind Gap a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wind Gap residents earn a median household income of $74,803 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,449. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% 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 Wind Gap is $201,800 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $356,591. Median rent is $1,205/month, with 24.9% 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 1965.

Safety & Crime

Wind Gap reports 147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,104/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

22.5% of adults in Wind Gap hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wind Gap 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 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population3,202
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density2,390/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,803
Per Capita$37,449
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$20,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160

Housing

A+
Home Value$201,800
Rent$1,205
Ownership53.0%
Zillow$356,591
Housing Units1,411
Rent Burden24.9%

Crime

F
Violent147/100K
Property1,104/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault74/100K
Burglary74/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation754 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed200 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

Wind Gap was founded in 1740.
The median home in Wind Gap was built in 1965.
21.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 200 Mbps.
There are 726 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.