Northampton County

PA · Pop. 130,916 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Northampton County is a mixed county in PA with a population of approximately 130,916.

$/Acre: $4,935

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 151 days

Broadband: 54%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 107.4/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax0.21%

Combined Sales Tax6.21%

Cost of Living Index106.9

Median Household Income$48,470

Poverty Rate8.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,935

Median Home Price$351K

Acres for Sale1249

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season151 days

Annual Rainfall41.2 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,906 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)382 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K466

Property Crime /100K488

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage54%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyWeak