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Northampton

Pop. 10,400·64th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Northampton rents are up 6.3% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,812/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
-$153
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Northampton · $1,812
More affordable than 53% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
24% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,812/mo, rent takes about 24% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$72,000/yr
Local median income
$90,762/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Northampton's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,010
1 BR
$1,190
2 BR
$1,480
3 BR
$1,890
4 BR+
$1,970
Research median
$1,480/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,744/yr
At $1,812/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 6.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.3% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Northampton, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 26.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,400
Median income
$90,762
Median age
43
Renters
29.6%
Age distribution
18%
24.1%
22.7%
17.3%
17.9%
Under 1818%
18–3424.1%
35–5422.7%
55–6417.3%
65+17.9%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
82.5%
12.7%
White82.5%
Black2.2%
Hispanic12.7%
Asian1.1%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
38.6%
30.8%
26.2%
No HS diploma4.4%
HS diploma38.6%
Some college30.8%
Bachelor's+26.2%
Housing tenure
70.4%
29.6%
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Northampton, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$73,051 → $90,762
up 24.2%
Population
10,328 → 10,400
up 0.7%
Renter share
30.9% → 29.6%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
18.1% → 26.2%
+8.1 pts
Median age
39.4 → 43
+3.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $73,051 in 2021 to $90,762 more recently. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 18.1% to 26.2% across the same window.

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Northampton rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Northampton, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Northampton is $1,812/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,010/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,480/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,190/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,890/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($90,762/yr), Northampton ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Northampton an affordable city for renters?

Northampton is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,812/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($90,762/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Northampton falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Northampton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,812/mo in Northampton. The local median household income is $90,762/yr, meaning the typical Northampton household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Northampton?

Rent in Northampton has increased 6.3% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Northampton rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Northampton is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #64 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,812/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Northampton?

Allentown is nearby and more affordable at $1,732/mo, which is $80 less than Northampton.

What percentage of Northampton residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.6% of Northampton households are renters, while 70.4% are owner-occupied. Northampton leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Northampton rent compare to the national average?

Northampton's median rent of $1,812/mo is $153 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #64 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,812/mo, rent takes ~24% of Northampton's median household income ($90,762/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Northampton 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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