Living in Northampton, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Northampton · Census data 2020–2024
Northampton has 336 residents with a median age of 47.2. The median household income is $78,304 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $185,500, the median rent is $756/month.
Northampton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Northampton at a glance
- Population
- 336
- Median age
- 47.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $78,304State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $185,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $756/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 92.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.7%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Northampton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 27% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 9.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Northampton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Northampton the median home value is $185,500, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $756 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,388 a month in housing costs.
Northampton median household income
The median household income in Northampton is $78,304 and the income per person is $32,002. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Northampton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 194
- Owner-occupied
- 92.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.8%
- Vacant
- 33.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.60
33.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Northampton has many vacation and second homes.
Northampton demographics
- Population
- 336
- Median age
- 47.2
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 129
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Northampton ›
Education in Northampton
14.7% of adults 25 and older in Northampton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Northampton
- Unemployment rate
- 9.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 88.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.4%
Northampton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton | 336 | $78,304 | $185,500 | $756 |
| Larimer | 520 | $47,014 | $162,500 | $768 |
| Southampton | 601 | $57,500 | $196,900 | $938 |
| Berlin | 2,481 | $56,574 | $117,900 | $725 |
| Brothersvalley | 2,047 | $70,417 | $174,000 | $738 |
| Londonderry | 1,646 | $52,418 | $151,300 | $747 |
| Allegheny | 786 | $75,583 | $164,100 | — |
| Greenville | 810 | $67,500 | $200,600 | $850 |
| Wellersburg | 147 | $57,500 | $156,300 | $617 |
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What is the median household income in Northampton, PA?
The median household income in Northampton is $78,304, about the same as 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 $185,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Northampton?
The median gross rent in Northampton is $756 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Northampton, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 27% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 9.3%.
What is the median age in Northampton?
The median age in Northampton is 47.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Northampton?
The average commute to work in Northampton is 37 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Northampton?
The unemployment rate in Northampton is 9.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Northampton?
14.7% 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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