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Nazareth, PA


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Nazareth, Pennsylvania

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, in Northampton county, is 8 miles N of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 55 miles N of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is in the Allentown - Bethlehem - Easton area. There are 6,023 residents in Nazareth.

The People and Families of Nazareth

In Nazareth, about 50% of adults are married. In Nazareth, more so than in most towns, people can be found in one-person households.

Women are better represented than men in the town. There are a lot of senior citizens in Nazareth.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Nazareth had a median family income of $50,298.

Political Inclinations

Nazareth folks tended to give their money ($3,410) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Nazareth Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Nazareth that were owner-occupied was 55%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Nazareth. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the town, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Nazareth, 90% of commuters drive to work. It you are in Nazareth, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

Nazareth strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 16%Nazareth Well-Paid Single Women
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 17%Nazareth Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 18%Nazareth Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Nazareth, PA

Comparing Nazareth to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women79
Well-Paid Single Men79
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity15
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better68
People Above Poverty67
Median Family Income68
College Educated Adults57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Affordability of Rents52
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Housing Recently Built12

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