Living in Nazareth, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nazareth · Census data 2020–2024
Nazareth has 6,043 residents with a median age of 45.6. The median household income is $56,855 (27% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $240,300, the median rent is $1,168/month.
Nazareth at a glance
- Population
- 6,043
- Median age
- 45.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $56,855State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $240,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,168/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 41.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.8%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Nazareth a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 6% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 16%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Nazareth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nazareth the median home value is $240,300, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,168 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,477 a month in housing costs.
Nazareth median household income
The median household income in Nazareth is $56,855 and the income per person is $40,299. 16% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Nazareth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,326
- Owner-occupied
- 41.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 58.2%
- Vacant
- 10%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.99
Nazareth demographics
- Population
- 6,043
- Median age
- 45.6
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 25.7%
- Households
- 2,994
- Foreign-born
- 5.7%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nazareth ›
Education in Nazareth
26.8% of adults 25 and older in Nazareth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nazareth
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Drive alone
- 78.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.6%
Nazareth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nazareth | 6,043 | $56,855 | $240,300 | $1,168 |
| Upper Nazareth | 8,313 | $121,969 | $430,400 | — |
| Eastlawn Gardens | 3,722 | $112,281 | $391,500 | $1,291 |
| Lower Nazareth | 7,107 | $125,995 | $422,200 | $1,220 |
| Stockertown | 775 | $109,167 | $346,300 | $1,182 |
| Tatamy | 1,464 | $122,188 | $310,200 | $1,647 |
| Belfast | 1,144 | $77,647 | $267,900 | — |
| Palmer | 22,424 | $116,014 | $318,800 | $1,769 |
| Bushkill | 8,623 | $120,522 | $407,300 | $1,510 |
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What is the median household income in Nazareth, PA?
The median household income in Nazareth is $56,855, 27% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Nazareth?
The median home value in Nazareth is $240,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Nazareth?
The median gross rent in Nazareth is $1,168 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Nazareth, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 6% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 16%.
What is the median age in Nazareth?
The median age in Nazareth is 45.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Nazareth?
The average commute to work in Nazareth is 30 minutes; 10.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nazareth?
The unemployment rate in Nazareth is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nazareth?
26.8% of adults in Nazareth have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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