Overview

Introduction to Nazareth, Pennsylvania

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, in Northampton county, is 8 miles N of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 55 miles N of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Nazareth is in the Allentown - Bethlehem - Easton area.

Nazareth History

The area was originally owned by the family of William Penn. George Whitefield, an English evangelist, purchased 5,000 acres in the region in 1740. Since the annual tax of the land was one rose, the area came to be referred to as the "Barony of the Rose." A stone building, now known as the Whitefield House, was constructed in May, 1740. A group of Moravian immigrants bought Whitfield's property in 1741 and established the community of "Nazareth," named after the biblical town where Jesus Christ spent his youth. In the mid-1900s, a large number of Pennsylvania Dutch settlers arrived, and Nazareth became home to people of different religious faiths. The town experienced significant growth and development during the construction boom of the late 20th century.

Nazareth and Nearby Attractions

  • Whitefield House Museum
  • George Taylor House
  • National Canal Museum
  • Beltzville State Park
  • Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom
  • Spruce Run Recreation Area

Things To Do In Nazareth

The town of Nazareth is close to a number of historic sites and museums including the National Canal Museum, Historic Bethlehem, Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, George Taylor House, and Stroud Mansion. Beltzville State Park, which is situated on 2,972 acres, offers amenities for boating, fishing, hiking, swimming, and picnicking. Spruce Run Recreation Area features nature trails, and swimming and picnic areas. Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom, Sesame Place, Bushkill Park, and Leonard Buck Garden are among other popular destinations near Nazareth.

Nazareth Transportation

Air transportation is available from Lehigh Valley International Airport.

Nazareth Higher Education

Lafayette College, Lehigh University, Moravian College, and Northampton County Area Community College are some of the colleges near Nazareth.

Demographics

People

Total Population5,698
Male Share of the Population48.8%
Female Share of the Population51.2%
Senior Citizens19.6%
Employed Population 16+2,964
Age of the Population40

Families

% of people married41.8%
Average household size2

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher35.7%
Median Earnings25+$38,152
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$23,077
Median Earnings With High School Degree$26,528

Wealth

Median Family Income$72,899
% Above Poverty Level86.6%
% Below Poverty Level13.4%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time23 minutes
% Working from Home4.6%
% Walking and Biking to Work0.8%
% Using Public Transportation0.4%

Housing

People Living Alone38.5%
Median Gross Rent$918
Median House Value$179,500

Ancestry

Irish16.7%
Italian12%
French Except Basque11.4%
English9.4%
Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)8.3%
Austrian4.6%
Dutch4.3%
German3.4%
Polish3.1%
Hungarian2%
Welsh1.1%
Scottish1%
Norwegian0.5%
Russian0.5%
Arab0.5%
Syrian0.4%
Serbian0.4%
Belgian0.3%
Canadian0.3%
Ukrainian0.3%
Swiss0.2%
Slovak0.2%
Czech0.2%
African0.1%
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Nazareth Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyNorthampton County
Standard Zip Codes18064
Phone Area Codes4,84,610
Time ZoneAmerica/New_York
Approximate Latitude40.73
Approximate Longitude-75.31

Nazareth Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

StationALLENTOWN LEHIGH VLY AP
Distance9.6 miles
Jan Temp19 to 35 F
Apr Temp38 to 60 F
Jul Temp63 to 84 F
Oct Temp41 to 63 F
Annual Precip45.1 inches
StationBELVIDERE BRIDGE
Distance13.5 miles
Jan Temp18 to 36 F
Apr Temp36 to 59 F
Jul Temp61 to 84 F
Oct Temp40 to 64 F
Annual Precip45.1 inches
StationBUCKSVILLE
Distance17.6 miles
Jan Temp20 to 37 F
Apr Temp39 to 62 F
Jul Temp63 to 85 F
Oct Temp42 to 65 F
Annual Precip49.7 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Bath2,670$57,500
Easton27,100$56,705
Glendon475$76,250
Stockertown1,212$100,313
Tatamy969$81,500
West Easton1,387$64,000

Nazareth Public Libraries

Mem Lib Of Nazareth & Vicinity
295 E CENTER ST
Nazareth, Pennsylvania
(610) 759-4932

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Nazareth Public Schools

Bushkill El Sch
960 Bushkill Center Rd
ZIP: 18064
(610) 759-1118
Primary
Total Enrollment 374
Lower Nazareth El Sch
4422 Newburg Rd
ZIP: 18064
(610) 759-7311
Primary
Total Enrollment 354
Nazareth Area Hs
501 East Center Street
ZIP: 18064
(610) 759-1730
High
Total Enrollment 1553
Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch
355 Tatamy Rd
ZIP: 18064
(484) 292-1111
Middle
Total Enrollment 1052
Nazareth Area Ms
94 Friedenstahl Ave
ZIP: 18064
(610) 759-3350
Middle
Total Enrollment 733
Plainfield El Sch
539 School Rd
ZIP: 18064
(610) 746-4436
Primary
Total Enrollment 463
Shafer El Sch
49 S Liberty St
ZIP: 18064
(610) 759-5228
Primary
Total Enrollment 579

Nazareth Private Schools

Holy Family Elementary School
17 N Convent Ave
ZIP: 18064
Elementary
Total Enrollment 278
Lehigh Learning Academy
113 S Main St
ZIP: 18064
Secondary
Total Enrollment 34
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