Northampton, PA

Living in Northampton

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 2
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Commute 54
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 64
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Public Safety 72
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Airports 57
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 98
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Schools 60
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Residents

9.8k Population -70 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated -3% (2010–19)
66% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate42%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$60k Median Household Income +$7.3k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty
27  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office29%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$175k Median Home Value +$4.6k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$869 Median Monthly Rent +$294 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied -10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached38%
1 unit, detached36%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier39%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K34%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity38%
Fuel oil, kerosene24%
LP gas1%
Utility gas35%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Northampton

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Northampton County23

Property Crime in Northampton

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Northampton County21

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump57%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 3 10
Feb 31 3 11
Mar 39 4 6
Apr 50 4 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 64 5 0
Oct 53 4 0
Nov 43 4 1
Dec 33 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Northampton

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding80
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Northampton, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Northampton, PA

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St Stephens School
3 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Northampton, PA

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Muhlenberg College
6 miles, S
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Moravian College
7 miles, SE
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Cedar Crest College
7 miles, S
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Lehigh University
8 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Northampton, PA

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Airports

Airports near Northampton, PA

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Trenton Mercer Airport
45 miles, SE
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