Northampton, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
10,366 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$82,719 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$225,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$676 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$957 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Northampton County
3
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Metro Area
2
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Northampton County
2
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 9 28
Feb 3 10 31
Mar 4 6 38
Apr 4 1 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 5 0 64
Oct 4 0 52
Nov 4 1 43
Dec 4 5 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, PA State Senate District 14, PA State House District 183, PA
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Schools

Northampton Area HS
<1 miles, W • 4.1 star
Northampton Area MS
<1 miles, W • 2.8 star
Colonel John Siegfried El Sch
<1 miles, W • 3.7 star
Catasauqua SHS
1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Triangle Tech Inc-Bethlehem
4 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem
7 miles, S • 5 star
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Airports

Trenton Mercer Airport
45 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Philadelphia International Airport
58 miles, S • 4.1 star
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