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Nazareth, PA Area Guide

Immerse yourself in the Nazareth community spirit

Historic Quaint Charming Picturesque Family-Friendly Spirited Close-Knit Convenient

Founded in 1740 by Moravian settlers, the Borough of Nazareth in central Northampton County was named for the Biblical town of Nazareth. The Borough of Nazareth has historically been industrial, producing textiles, yarn, cement, and fabricated steel. However, Nazareth’s best known and most popular product is the Martin Guitar.

A distinct community spirit permeates Nazareth and defines traditional events like the Annual Martin on Main Street Festival, the Block Party, Nazareth Day, parades, and holiday tours. Nazareth residents enjoy lush parks, an award-winning school system, a lively downtown area, and convenience to both Philadelphia and New York City. Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom Amusement Park is just 20 minutes from Nazareth as well. Traveling and commuting from Nazareth is easy with access to Routes 191 and 33 and Lehigh Valley International Airport.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Nazareth, PA is $1,223 for a studio, $1,273 for one bedroom, $1,449 for two bedrooms, and $1,965 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Nazareth has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,273/month
450 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Nazareth, PA is for everyday living.

Fairly walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited public transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Lower Nazareth El School

Public

Grades K-5

Shafer El School

Public

Grades K-5

Plainfield El School

Public

Grades K-5

Nazareth Area Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Nazareth Area High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center
  • Graver Arboretum
  • Nurture Nature Center
  • Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor
  • National Canal Museum

Airports

  • Lehigh Valley International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.