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Northampton, PA

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Urban conveniences in a charming riverside locale

Suburban Convenient River Airport

Nearly eight miles north of Allentown along the Lehigh River is where you’ll find Northampton. This Pennsylvania suburb holds a variety of homes and apartments in all shapes and styles. It’s more densely packed than your typical suburb thanks to its proximity to the city, which also means there’s plenty of amenities and attractions to keep renters entertained.

Main Street and the area closest to the water is where you’ll find the bulk of Northampton’s culinary offerings. Pubs and taco spots share the streets with bakeries and more, and there’s plenty of parks to enjoy on or off the water. The Lehigh Valley International Airport is just south of Northampton, so if you travel for work or just like the adventure, you’ll appreciate the convenience of living in Northampton.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Northampton, PA is $1,643 for one bedroom, $1,808 for two bedrooms, and $1,712 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Northampton has increased by 5.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,643/month
907 Sq Ft
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Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

38

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

808 Students

7
out of 10

Northampton Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,256 Students

5
out of 10

Northampton Area High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,862 Students

6
out of 10

Catasauqua Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

473 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Trexler Nature Preserve
  • Lehigh Valley Zoo
  • Da Vinci Science Center

Airports

  • Lehigh Valley International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.