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Northumberland, Pennsylvania, in Northumberland county, is 59 miles NW of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 107 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is home to some 3,714 residents.
In Northumberland, about 57% of adults are married.
In 2000, Northumberland had a median family income of $38,807.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($4,862) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Northumberland. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 66% of the housing in Northumberland was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high. In Northumberland you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.
In Northumberland, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Northumberland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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