Skip to main content

PA area data

Northampton, PA

Northampton, PA.

Population: 19,590 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Northampton, PA is $355,271 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $373,000 after a median 8 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,879/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with inlandflooding, lightning, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

$355,271

Median home value

+2.4%

1-year change

8

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$355,271
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
+14.0%
5-year appreciation
+32.1%
10-year appreciation
+84.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$355,271
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$373,000
Median list price
$357,450
Median price per sqft
$208
1-year sale-price change
+8.1%
Median days on market
8 days
Homes sold (recent period)
42
For-sale inventory
26
Sale-to-list ratio
103.1%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
+2.7%
New listings (monthly)
15

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,879/mo
1-year rent change
+1.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$867/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,339/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,008/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Catasauqua Area SD, Northampton Area SD
Schools include
Catasauqua SHS, Colonel John Siegfried El Sch, Northampton Area HS, Northampton Area MS

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 29% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Heleva Landfill (5.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.7 in
Annual snowfall
10.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
209
Days with Moderate air quality
146
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
368

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
43,429
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
47,341

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
12
Nearest national park
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River (34 mi)
National parks include
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
61
Nearest airport
Hi-Vu Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
ST LUKE'S WARREN HOSPITAL, ST LUKES HOSPITAL BETHLEHEM, ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - EASTON CAMPUS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+197 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
48.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,175
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
78.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
107,204
Average weekly wage
$1,098
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
294

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

NorthamptonState medianUS median
Median home value$355,271$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$373,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market8 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,879/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,175$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Northampton, PA?
$355,271.
What is the median sale price in Northampton, PA?
$373,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Northampton, PA?
Median days on market: 8 days.
What is typical rent in Northampton, PA?
Typical rent: $1,879/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Northampton, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave.
Is Northampton, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Northampton, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 29% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Northampton, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Northampton, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Northampton, PA?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Northampton, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Northampton, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Northampton, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Northampton

Selling a home in Northampton, PA?

REAIGENT7 gives every listing its own AI assistant grounded in this same public data — it answers buyer questions about the home and the area, around the clock, and sends every lead to the listing agent. Agents: it installs on your listing page, your website, or WordPress.

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Sep 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents