What are the schools like in Walnutport, PA?

Walnutport 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 Walnutport?

The median household income in Walnutport, PA is $72,934 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

What is the weather like in Walnutport, PA?

Walnutport has an average high temperature of 35.6°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Walnutport, PA affordable or expensive?

Walnutport's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Walnutport is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $188,100 and the median rent is $1,419 per month.

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

Walnutport has a violent crime rate of 93.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 590.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Walnutport, PA a Good Place to Live?

Walnutport is a small town of 1,918 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $72,934 and a 1.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Walnutport stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Walnutport is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Walnutport 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

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

Metric	Walnutport, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$188,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,419	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,934	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Walnutport's violent crime rate is 93.0 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

93.0 /100k

Property Crime

590.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Walnutport 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	Walnutport, 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	17.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Walnutport sees average highs of 35.6°F in January and 81.7°F in July, with 52.7 inches of annual precipitation and 27.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Walnutport, PA
Average High — January	35.6°F
Average High — July	81.7°F
Annual Precipitation	52.7"
Annual Snowfall	27.3"

Demographics

Metric	Walnutport, PA	National Avg
Population	1,918	—
Median Age	41.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.6%	22.2%
65 and over	16.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Walnutport vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walnutport, PA affordable or expensive?

Walnutport's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Walnutport roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $188,100 and median rent is $1,419/month.

What is the crime rate in Walnutport, PA?

Walnutport's violent crime rate is 93.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 590.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Walnutport?

Public schools in Walnutport 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. 17.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Walnutport, PA a good place to live?

Walnutport, PA has a population of 1,918, a median household income of $72,934, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. 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 Walnutport?

Walnutport averages 35.6°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.7 inches with about 27.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Walnutport?

The population of Walnutport, Pennsylvania is 1,918 with a median age of 41.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Walnutport?

Key numbers for living in Walnutport: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $188,100, median household income $72,934, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Walnutport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.