How are homes heated in Chestnut Hill, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in Chestnut Hill, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Chestnut Hill, used by 78.7% (±6.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

12.5% heat with electricity.

7.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 78.7% (±6.1 points)
Electricity: 12.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 7.0%

Heating fuel in Chestnut Hill

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Chestnut Hill	Northampton County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	78.7% (±6.1 points)	39.5%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	7.0% (±3.6 points)	21.5%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	12.5% (±5.7 points)	31.3%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	1.3% (±1.5 points)	4.3%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	0.5% (±0.7 points)	1.4%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.2 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.2 points)	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±1.2 points)	0.8%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±1.2 points)	0.4%	0.5%	1.2%

The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.

In Chestnut Hill, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Northampton County (21.5%).

It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (14.0%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).

In Chestnut Hill, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Northampton County (31.3%).

It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (25.3%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Chestnut Hill

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Chestnut Hill
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Chestnut Hill	—	12.5% (±5.7 points)	—
Phillipsburg Town	2.6 mi	15.1% (±3.6 points)	Not measurably different
Easton	2.6 mi	29.9% (±3.7 points)	Higher
Lopatcong Township	2.8 mi	14.1% (±5.3 points)	Not measurably different
Tatamy	2.8 mi	34.1% (±8.5 points)	Higher
Wilson	3.2 mi	30.3% (±7.1 points)	Higher
Palmer Township	3.2 mi	28.7% (±4.6 points)	Higher
West Easton	3.4 mi	12.9% (±6.4 points)	Not measurably different
Stockertown	3.7 mi	17.0% (±8.2 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Easton, PA (29.9%), Tatamy, PA (34.1%), Wilson, PA (30.3%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Northampton County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
2	Belfast	47.9% (±17.6 points)
3	Cherryville	44.5% (±15.5 points)
4	Eastlawn Gardens	20.6% (±8.5 points)
5	Old Orchard	19.9% (±10.5 points)
6	Palmer Heights	19.2% (±7.3 points)
7	Middletown (community)	14.6% (±5.1 points)
8	Chestnut Hill	7.0% (±3.6 points)
9	Morgan Hill	2.9% (±4.9 points)

Showing 8 of 9 places in Northampton County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Chestnut Hill is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.

It lies inside Forks Township (Northampton County), whose figures include it.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Chestnut Hill

What is the most common way to heat a home in Chestnut Hill?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Chestnut Hill, used by 78.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Chestnut Hill heat with oil?

7.0% (±3.6 points) of occupied homes in Chestnut Hill use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Chestnut Hill have electric heat?

12.5% (±5.7 points) of occupied homes in Chestnut Hill heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chestnut Hill CDP, Pennsylvania

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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM

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