Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
Northampton, PA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,854
Population
10,475
Renter Mix
30% Rent
Urban conveniences in a charming riverside locale
Suburban
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Convenient
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River
Nearly eight miles north of Allentown along the Lehigh River is where you’ll find Northampton. This Pennsylvania suburb holds a variety of homes and apartments in all shapes and styles. It’s more densely packed than your typical suburb thanks to its proximity to the city, which also means there’s plenty of amenities and attractions to keep renters entertained.
Main Street and the area closest to the water is where you’ll find the bulk of Northampton’s culinary offerings. Pubs and taco spots share the streets with bakeries and more, and there’s plenty of parks to enjoy on or off the water. The Lehigh Valley International Airport is just south of Northampton, so if you travel for work or just like the adventure, you’ll appreciate the convenience of living in Northampton.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$78,310
Average: $87,135
Education
1,697
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,550
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Northampton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Northampton, PA is $1,854 for one bedroom, $2,044 for two bedrooms, and $1,730 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Northampton has increased by 5.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,854/month
901 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Northampton, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
808 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,256 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
473 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,862 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Trexler Nature Preserve
- Lehigh Valley Zoo
- Da Vinci Science Center
Commuter Rail
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.