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Northampton, PA


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Northampton, Pennsylvania

Northampton, Pennsylvania is 5 miles N of Allentown, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 53 miles N of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is in Northampton county. The town is part of the Allentown - Bethlehem - Easton metro area. The population of Northampton is 9,405.

The People and Families of Northampton

In Northampton, about 56% of adults are married.

Seniors are common in Northampton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Northampton had a median family income of $49,482. There aren't a lot of poor people in Northampton.

Political Inclinations

Among Northampton political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $750. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Northampton Housing

Of the housing in Northampton, approximately 74% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the town is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In Northampton, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 9%Northampton Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Northampton, PA

Comparing Northampton 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 Citizens96
Age of the Population85
Female Share of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Women68
Well-Paid Single Men68
Male Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income68
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use66
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents75
People Living Alone64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Housing Recently Built16
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

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