Housing by town in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
Northumberland County, Pennsylvania has 42 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $806 (±$37) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $663 in 2015–2019 (+21.6%; No measurable change after inflation).
Turbot Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,463) and Delaware Township (Northumberland County) the lowest ($593).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $806 (±$37)
- Households that rent
- 24.5%
- Median household income
- $60,583
- Places
- 42
Cities, towns and townships in Northumberland County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Township | $745 | 20.2% | $51,010 | $88,300 | $907 |
| Delaware Township (Northumberland County) | $593 | 11.6% | $75,042 | $238,000 | $2,691 |
| East Cameron Township | $1,031 | 9.4% | $67,500 | $216,900 | $1,386 |
| East Chillisquaque Township | $842 | 19.3% | $75,000 | $222,000 | $2,461 |
| Herndon | $725 | 22.0% | $75,000 | $114,900 | $1,369 |
| Jackson Township (Northumberland County) | $1,036 | 12.6% | $67,981 | $220,500 | $2,333 |
| Jordan Township (Northumberland County) | $917 | 7.2% | $87,031 | $247,500 | $3,015 |
| Kulpmont | $732 | 20.7% | $49,785 | $84,000 | $1,099 |
| Lewis Township (Northumberland County) | $950 | 10.5% | $76,484 | $240,500 | $2,529 |
| Little Mahanoy Township | $800 | 21.2% | $71,500 | $172,500 | $2,045 |
| Lower Augusta Township | $595 | 12.8% | $74,688 | $214,700 | $2,515 |
| Lower Mahanoy Township | $738 | 24.0% | $69,904 | $215,000 | $2,680 |
| Marion Heights | $1,156 | 23.4% | $52,569 | $89,800 | $935 |
| McEwensville | $825 | 26.8% | $74,500 | $193,800 | $1,600 |
| Milton | $922 | 51.7% | $54,577 | $196,800 | $2,254 |
| Mount Carmel | $742 | 23.1% | $53,021 | $81,800 | $885 |
| Mount Carmel Township | $936 | 11.6% | $71,339 | $156,500 | $2,063 |
| Northumberland | $897 | 29.1% | $66,477 | $162,600 | $2,237 |
| Point Township | $1,074 | 16.0% | $70,694 | $232,600 | $3,467 |
| Ralpho Township | — | 8.4% | $120,386 | $243,900 | $2,700 |
| Riverside | $998 | 10.2% | $83,750 | $258,300 | $2,256 |
| Rockefeller Township | $850 | 9.4% | $90,903 | $226,700 | $3,118 |
| Rush Township (Northumberland County) | $971 | 10.4% | $91,771 | $263,800 | $2,519 |
| Shamokin | $824 | 40.4% | $39,690 | $60,400 | $858 |
| Shamokin Township | $981 | 4.6% | $95,000 | $260,200 | $2,110 |
| Snydertown | $950 | 8.8% | $72,500 | $181,300 | $1,661 |
| Sunbury | $738 | 43.2% | $51,028 | $107,200 | $1,444 |
| Turbot Township | $1,463 | 6.9% | $72,000 | $221,700 | $2,296 |
| Turbotville | $747 | 15.8% | $101,406 | $245,300 | $1,482 |
| Upper Augusta Township | $840 | 12.4% | $68,750 | $189,700 | $2,753 |
| Upper Mahanoy Township | $1,083 | 20.1% | $76,806 | $200,000 | $2,194 |
| Washington Township (Northumberland County) | $792 | 9.9% | $81,458 | $242,900 | $2,456 |
| Watsontown | $877 | 46.5% | $60,051 | $164,600 | $1,759 |
| West Cameron Township | $850 | 5.9% | $75,000 | $204,800 | $1,773 |
| West Chillisquaque Township | $730 | 17.8% | $51,304 | $121,500 | $1,354 |
| Zerbe Township | $689 | 17.9% | $58,287 | $155,300 | $1,634 |
Unincorporated communities in Northumberland County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewart | — | 10.7% | $79,542 | $206,400 | $2,428 |
| Edgewood (community) | $689 | 31.8% | $45,759 | $85,200 | $866 |
| Elysburg | — | 12.6% | $121,511 | $242,300 | $2,697 |
| Fairview-Ferndale | $767 | 12.1% | $43,359 | $86,800 | $982 |
| Marshallton | $773 | 26.3% | $52,411 | $83,400 | $893 |
| Trevorton | $697 | 15.9% | $59,167 | $155,300 | $1,634 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,100 | $30,200 | $48,300 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $34,500 | $55,200 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $38,800 | $62,100 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $43,100 | $68,950 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $46,550 | $74,500 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $50,000 | $80,000 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $53,450 | $85,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $56,900 | $91,050 |
How the places in Northumberland County rank across Pennsylvania
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Crime reported to police in Northumberland County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 106 | 121 | 707 | 806 | 87,667 | 13 of 13 |
| 2024 | 113 | 127 | 656 | 739 | 88,770 | 13 of 13 |
In 2024, the police departments that report for Northumberland County recorded 113 violent and 656 property crimes, 127 and 739 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 Northumberland County, 2024
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Police: Northumberland County | 29,745 | 32 | 164 |
| Coal Township Police Department | 9,616 | 6 | 129 |
| Sunbury Police Department | 9,485 | 5 | 24 |
| Shamokin Police Department | 6,761 | 31 | 49 |
| Milton Police Department | 6,458 | 17 | 85 |
| Mount Carmel Police Department | 5,605 | 12 | 58 |
| Ralpho Township Police Department | 4,171 | 0 | 11 |
| Northumberland Police Department | 3,817 | 6 | 43 |
| Point Township Police Department | 3,779 | 2 | 28 |
| Kulpmont Police Department | 2,685 | 1 | 38 |
| Mount Carmel Township Police Department | 2,437 | 0 | 7 |
| Watsontown Police Department | 2,207 | 1 | 15 |
| Riverside Police Department | 2,004 | 0 | 5 |
ZIP codes in Northumberland County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17801 | 16,429 | $744 | $153,500 | $60,664 | 30.8% |
| 17847 | 11,260 | $904 | $197,100 | $58,775 | 34.4% |
| 17866 | 9,769 | $745 | $88,300 | $51,010 | 20.2% |
| 17872 | 8,894 | $824 | $81,800 | $48,750 | 33.1% |
| 17857 | 7,671 | $963 | $202,200 | $67,298 | 22.5% |
| 17851 | 7,234 | $751 | $79,300 | $53,637 | 21.1% |
| 17777 | 7,030 | $839 | $216,800 | $67,188 | 23.5% |
| 17834 | 3,480 | $732 | $94,000 | $56,167 | 17.9% |
| 17860 | 2,332 | $1,000 | $275,800 | $92,000 | 3.2% |
| 17830 | 1,938 | $763 | $194,600 | $73,942 | 12.4% |
| 17017 | 1,509 | $739 | $216,600 | $82,396 | 21.1% |
| 17881 | 1,479 | $697 | $120,000 | $54,122 | 19.2% |
| 17823 | 1,258 | $780 | $232,100 | $78,864 | 12.2% |
| 17868 | 719 | $973 | $247,200 | $76,250 | 9.8% |
| 17832 | 578 | $1,156 | $89,800 | $52,569 | 23.4% |
| 17850 | 576 | $769 | $84,600 | $51,429 | 40.6% |
| 17867 | 239 | $1,297 | $177,500 | $75,833 | 18.6% |
| 17749 | 234 | $742 | $196,900 | $74,500 | 30.7% |
| 17836 | 190 | $933 | $137,500 | $91,250 | 34.2% |
| 17840 | 188 | — | — | — | 25.9% |
| 17865 | 24 | — | $145,800 | $37,083 | 0.0% |
| 17730 | 11 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Northumberland County
What is the crime rate in Northumberland County?
In 2024, the police departments that report for Northumberland County recorded 127 violent and 739 property crimes per 100,000 residents (113 violent and 656 property crimes in all).
Which place in Northumberland County has the highest rent?
Turbot Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,463 (±$261) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Northumberland County has the lowest rent?
Delaware Township (Northumberland County) has the lowest median gross rent, $593 (±$164) a month.
What is the median rent in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania?
The median gross rent in Northumberland County is $806 (±$37) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Northumberland County, PA
- 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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