In Northampton, Pennsylvania, the median home price is $368,524; median household income is $89,184; the population is 318,580; schools rate 6.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 212.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 27.0 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Northampton at a glance
Population
318,580
Median Household Income
$89,184
Typical Home Value
$368,524
School District Rating
6.5
Violent Crime Rate
212.3
Avg Commute Time
27.0
About Northampton
Northampton has a population of 318,580. The median home value is $368,524, 21% above the Pennsylvania median. Median household income is $89,184 (14% above the Pennsylvania median). The most populated towns are Bethlehem, Easton, and Bethlehem.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Northampton
38 towns, by population.
- Bethlehem57,970 pop.
- Easton29,739 pop.
- Bethlehem26,237 pop.
- Palmer22,424 pop.
- Forks16,382 pop.
- Hanover11,701 pop.
- Lower Saucon11,089 pop.
- Lehigh10,780 pop.
- Northampton10,400 pop.
- Moore9,364 pop.
- Bushkill8,623 pop.
- Upper Nazareth8,313 pop.
- Wilson8,183 pop.
- Lower Nazareth7,107 pop.
- Williams6,589 pop.
- Upper Mount Bethel6,415 pop.
- Plainfield6,241 pop.
- Hellertown6,118 pop.
- Nazareth6,043 pop.
- Allen5,500 pop.
- East Allen5,195 pop.
- Washington5,164 pop.
- Bangor5,163 pop.
- Pen Argyl3,495 pop.
- Wind Gap3,360 pop.
- North Catasauqua3,014 pop.
- Lower Mount Bethel2,913 pop.
- Freemansburg2,894 pop.
- Bath2,864 pop.
- Walnutport2,085 pop.
- Tatamy1,464 pop.
- Roseto1,362 pop.
- East Bangor1,274 pop.
- West Easton1,245 pop.
- Stockertown775 pop.
- Portland546 pop.
- Glendon374 pop.
- Chapman175 pop.
Northampton at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Northampton?
- Northampton has a population of 318,580 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Northampton?
- The median home value in Northampton is $368,524. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Northampton?
- Median household income in Northampton is $89,184 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Northampton in?
- Northampton is in Pennsylvania.
- How many towns are in Northampton?
- Northampton contains 38 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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