Living in Northampton, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Northampton · Census data 2020–2024
Northampton has 39,920 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $158,583 (103% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $599,100, the median rent is $2,108/month.
Northampton at a glance
- Population
- 39,920
- Median age
- 46.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $158,583State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $599,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $2,108/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 93.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59.5%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Northampton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 103% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
Cons: Home values 135% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Northampton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Northampton the median home value is $599,100, 80% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,108 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,959 a month in housing costs.
Northampton median household income
The median household income in Northampton is $158,583 and the income per person is $72,963. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Northampton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,668
- Owner-occupied
- 93.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.2%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.79
Northampton demographics
- Population
- 39,920
- Median age
- 46.4
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 22.2%
- Households
- 14,216
- Foreign-born
- 12.4%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Northampton ›
Education in Northampton
59.5% of adults 25 and older in Northampton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 26.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Northampton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 23.7%
- Drive alone
- 68%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Northampton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton | 39,920 | $158,583 | $599,100 | $2,108 |
| Churchville | 6,084 | $192,519 | $657,000 | — |
| Richboro | 6,963 | $159,007 | $559,700 | $2,025 |
| Village Shires | 3,503 | $132,188 | $515,100 | $1,962 |
| Upper Southampton | 15,209 | $105,444 | $439,200 | $1,768 |
| Newtown | 2,224 | $166,429 | $783,400 | $1,887 |
| Ivyland | 914 | $149,375 | $529,000 | $2,308 |
| Lower Southampton | 20,555 | $103,211 | $403,300 | $1,449 |
| Feasterville | 2,461 | $82,621 | $371,600 | $1,418 |
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What is the median household income in Northampton, PA?
The median household income in Northampton is $158,583, 103% higher 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 Northampton?
The median home value in Northampton is $599,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Northampton?
The median gross rent in Northampton is $2,108 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is Northampton, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 103% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 2.5%. Minuses: home values 135% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Northampton?
The median age in Northampton is 46.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Northampton?
The average commute to work in Northampton is 31 minutes; 23.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Northampton?
The unemployment rate in Northampton is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Northampton?
59.5% of adults in Northampton 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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