What are the schools like in Northampton, PA?

Northampton is served primarily by Northampton Area SD. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1.

What is the median household income in Northampton?

The median household income in Northampton, PA is $77,182 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Northampton, PA?

Northampton has an average high temperature of 38.4°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.1 inches.

Northampton, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Northampton, PA affordable or expensive?

Northampton's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Northampton is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $202,300 and the median rent is $1,172 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Northampton, PA?

Northampton has a violent crime rate of 28.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 364.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Northampton, PA a Good Place to Live?

Northampton is a small city of 10,341 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $77,182 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Northampton stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Northampton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Northampton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.4

Northampton's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Northampton costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Northampton, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$202,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,172	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,182	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Northampton's violent crime rate is 28.8 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

28.8 /100k

Property Crime

364.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Northampton is served primarily by Northampton Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Northampton, PA	National Avg
School District	Northampton Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Northampton sees average highs of 38.4°F in January and 86.4°F in July, with 47.4 inches of annual precipitation and 33.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Northampton, PA
Average High — January	38.4°F
Average High — July	86.4°F
Annual Precipitation	47.4"
Annual Snowfall	33.1"

Demographics

Metric	Northampton, PA	National Avg
Population	10,341	—
Median Age	40.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.8%	6.3%
Under 18	18.8%	22.2%
65 and over	18.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Coplay, PA 1 mi Cementon, PA 2 mi Stiles, PA 2 mi North Catasauqua, PA 2 mi Hokendauqua, PA 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Northampton

Northampton, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

18067

Northampton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northampton, PA affordable or expensive?

Northampton's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Northampton roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $202,300 and median rent is $1,172/month.

What is the crime rate in Northampton, PA?

Northampton's violent crime rate is 28.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 364.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Northampton?

Public schools in Northampton are operated by Northampton Area SD. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 20.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Northampton, PA a good place to live?

Northampton, PA has a population of 10,341, a median household income of $77,182, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Northampton?

Northampton averages 38.4°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.4 inches with about 33.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Northampton?

Northampton, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18067.

What is the population of Northampton?

The population of Northampton, Pennsylvania is 10,341 with a median age of 40.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Northampton?

Key numbers for living in Northampton: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $202,300, median household income $77,182, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Northampton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.