Housing by town in Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Northampton County, Pennsylvania has 47 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,395 (±$31) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.9% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,078 in 2015–2019 (+29.4%; Up after inflation).
Freemansburg has the highest median gross rent ($2,148) and North Catasauqua the lowest ($924).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,395 (±$31)
- Households that rent
- 28.9%
- Median household income
- $89,184
- Places
- 47
Cities, towns and townships in Northampton County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Township | $1,626 | 19.1% | $102,865 | $330,300 | $4,546 |
| Bangor | $1,134 | 27.3% | $70,076 | $173,800 | $3,487 |
| Bath | $1,242 | 42.8% | $72,391 | $247,900 | $3,994 |
| Bethlehem | $1,382 | 50.1% | $68,879 | $260,400 | $4,268 |
| Bethlehem Township | $1,794 | 18.3% | $119,050 | $376,500 | $6,126 |
| Bushkill Township | $1,510 | 8.3% | $120,522 | $407,300 | $5,757 |
| Chapman | $1,250 | 35.3% | $73,125 | $235,700 | $2,750 |
| East Allen Township | $1,369 | 9.2% | $98,191 | $325,600 | $4,764 |
| East Bangor | $1,445 | 38.2% | $81,250 | $190,600 | $3,181 |
| Easton | $1,325 | 55.5% | $69,348 | $196,300 | $3,294 |
| Forks Township (Northampton County) | $1,440 | 9.1% | $110,190 | $358,900 | $6,202 |
| Freemansburg | $2,148 | 43.9% | $88,750 | $225,600 | $3,546 |
| Glendon | $1,358 | 18.1% | $105,833 | $235,000 | $4,050 |
| Hanover Township (Northampton County) | $1,772 | 17.4% | $107,458 | $425,900 | $6,281 |
| Hellertown | $1,372 | 33.3% | $72,813 | $256,200 | $4,235 |
| Lehigh Township (Northampton County) | $1,471 | 6.1% | $89,741 | $280,800 | $4,257 |
| Lower Mount Bethel Township | $1,033 | 17.4% | $84,083 | $287,700 | $3,988 |
| Lower Nazareth Township | $1,220 | 5.1% | $125,995 | $422,200 | $6,102 |
| Lower Saucon Township | $1,512 | 12.1% | $124,892 | $396,200 | $5,824 |
| Moore Township | $935 | 5.5% | $102,789 | $330,700 | $4,207 |
| Nazareth | $1,168 | 58.2% | $56,855 | $240,300 | $3,418 |
| North Catasauqua | $924 | 22.2% | $77,396 | $254,800 | $3,338 |
| Northampton | $1,174 | 29.6% | $90,762 | $235,200 | $3,685 |
| Palmer Township | $1,769 | 18.2% | $116,014 | $318,800 | $5,330 |
| Pen Argyl | $1,233 | 26.5% | $76,096 | $188,800 | $3,408 |
| Plainfield Township | $1,711 | 21.9% | $87,230 | $316,300 | $4,542 |
| Portland | $1,217 | 46.0% | $52,679 | $266,900 | — |
| Roseto | $1,197 | 25.1% | $74,625 | $205,600 | $3,536 |
| Stockertown | $1,182 | 14.3% | $109,167 | $346,300 | $4,979 |
| Tatamy | $1,647 | 24.1% | $122,188 | $310,200 | $4,670 |
| Upper Mount Bethel Township | $1,028 | 18.9% | $82,009 | $321,800 | $3,784 |
| Upper Nazareth Township | — | 18.2% | $121,969 | $430,400 | $6,262 |
| Walnutport | $1,539 | 26.0% | $75,588 | $217,800 | $4,144 |
| Washington Township (Northampton County) | $1,110 | 17.7% | $86,442 | $338,000 | $5,697 |
| West Easton | $1,321 | 11.9% | $81,250 | $209,800 | $3,067 |
| Williams Township (Northampton County) | $1,936 | 12.8% | $116,250 | $358,600 | $5,691 |
| Wilson | $1,370 | 40.6% | $82,902 | $210,700 | $3,124 |
| Wind Gap | $1,249 | 49.9% | $71,375 | $213,800 | $3,627 |
Unincorporated communities in Northampton County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast | — | 12.8% | $77,647 | $267,900 | $3,519 |
| Cherryville | — | 4.8% | $104,271 | $366,700 | $5,908 |
| Chestnut Hill | $1,876 | 12.3% | $124,089 | $375,000 | $6,833 |
| Eastlawn Gardens | $1,291 | 18.7% | $112,281 | $391,500 | $5,171 |
| Middletown (community) | $1,545 | 19.4% | $97,607 | $322,000 | $4,950 |
| Morgan Hill | $1,863 | 11.2% | $131,950 | $315,500 | $7,547 |
| Old Orchard | $2,524 | 7.9% | $123,409 | $381,800 | $6,305 |
| Palmer Heights | — | 1.6% | $99,815 | $309,100 | $4,953 |
| Raubsville | — | 7.4% | $90,563 | $344,600 | $3,623 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,950 | $36,550 | $58,450 |
| 2 people | $25,050 | $41,800 | $66,800 |
| 3 people | $28,200 | $47,000 | $75,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,200 | $83,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $56,400 | $90,200 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $60,600 | $96,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $64,750 | $103,550 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $68,950 | $110,250 |
How the places in Northampton County rank across Pennsylvania
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Crime reported to police in Northampton County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 279 | 108 | 2,553 | 986 | 258,888 | 25 of 26 |
| 2024 | 224 | 85 | 2,368 | 896 | 264,293 | 26 of 26 |
In 2024, the police departments that report for Northampton County recorded 224 violent and 2,368 property crimes, 85 and 896 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Northampton County, 2024
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Police: Northampton County | 33,254 | 21 | 251 |
| Easton Police Department | 30,064 | 59 | 359 |
| Bethlehem Township Police Department | 26,492 | 19 | 307 |
| Palmer Township Police Department | 22,423 | 9 | 299 |
| Colonial Regional Police Department | 18,785 | 10 | 403 |
| Forks Township Police Department | 16,568 | 3 | 94 |
| Slate Belt Regional Police Department | 13,575 | 26 | 92 |
| Lower Saucon Township Police Department | 11,003 | 12 | 72 |
| Lehigh Township Police Department, Northampton County | 10,731 | 5 | 49 |
| Northampton Police Department | 10,414 | 3 | 38 |
| Moore Township Police Department | 9,361 | 0 | 36 |
| Bushkill Township Police Department | 8,702 | 11 | 36 |
| Upper Nazareth Township Police Department | 8,497 | 7 | 20 |
| Wilson Police Department | 8,100 | 8 | 130 |
| Hellertown Police Department | 6,115 | 7 | 36 |
ZIP codes in Northampton County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18042 | 45,532 | $1,356 | $230,200 | $77,556 | 45.0% |
| 18017 | 40,640 | $1,597 | $336,100 | $91,173 | 33.0% |
| 18015 | 34,852 | $1,353 | $281,700 | $60,800 | 49.5% |
| 18045 | 30,429 | $1,944 | $337,200 | $114,528 | 19.3% |
| 18064 | 26,970 | $1,203 | $387,100 | $103,393 | 24.6% |
| 18020 | 21,204 | $1,534 | $370,200 | $126,166 | 14.2% |
| 18067 | 19,590 | $1,234 | $282,200 | $93,652 | 22.5% |
| 18013 | 17,597 | $1,144 | $259,600 | $78,847 | 22.1% |
| 18040 | 17,256 | $1,397 | $360,800 | $107,016 | 8.9% |
| 18055 | 12,117 | $1,397 | $324,000 | $90,234 | 22.0% |
| 18014 | 12,097 | $1,232 | $288,700 | $82,027 | 15.2% |
| 18088 | 8,488 | $1,331 | $252,700 | $82,083 | 12.2% |
| 18072 | 6,938 | $1,524 | $253,100 | $80,716 | 24.9% |
| 18091 | 6,547 | $1,354 | $277,600 | $80,464 | 38.6% |
| 18343 | 3,637 | $1,066 | $326,300 | $80,491 | 17.8% |
| 18038 | 3,549 | $1,608 | $279,700 | $117,121 | 5.7% |
| 18085 | 1,175 | $1,647 | $281,900 | $112,813 | 28.2% |
| 18063 | 606 | $1,264 | $239,800 | $64,963 | 40.7% |
| 18351 | 546 | $1,217 | $266,900 | $52,679 | 46.0% |
| 18083 | 489 | $1,182 | $305,700 | $99,688 | 21.4% |
| 18086 | 229 | — | $310,000 | $69,179 | 8.7% |
| 18035 | 39 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Northampton County
What is the crime rate in Northampton County?
In 2024, the police departments that report for Northampton County recorded 85 violent and 896 property crimes per 100,000 residents (224 violent and 2,368 property crimes in all).
Which place in Northampton County has the highest rent?
Freemansburg has the highest median gross rent, $2,148 (±$171) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Northampton County has the lowest rent?
North Catasauqua has the lowest median gross rent, $924 (±$108) a month.
What is the median rent in Northampton County, Pennsylvania?
The median gross rent in Northampton County is $1,395 (±$31) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northampton County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northampton County, Pennsylvania
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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