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Looking to buy in Northampton County, Pennsylvania?

There are 513 USDA backed residential loans in Northampton county with an average loan balance of $150,746. Over 83% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 36 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $151,003. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,441 SqFt. Northampton county applies the standard USDA income limits to determine loan eligibility. For a household of upto 4 people the income limit is $90,300. For a household of between 5 and 8 people the income limit is increased to $119,200.

The size of Northampton County is roughly 977 square kilometers. USDA defined regions of rural loan ineligibility in Northampton cover 192 square kilometers of the county. Approximately 19.7% of Northampton County is ineligible for traditional USDA home loans. The influence score for Northampton County is 2. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.


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*Ackermanville   •   Aluta   •   Apps   •   Arndts   •   *Bangor   •   *Bath   •   Beersville   •   *Belfast   •   Berlinsville   •   Bethlehem   •   Bingen   •   Brodhead   •   Bushkill Center   •   Butztown   •   *Chapman   •   Cherry Hill   •   *Cherryville   •   Chestnut Hill   •   Christian Springs   •   Clyde   •   Coilton   •   Copella   •   Crossroads   •   Danielsville   •   Dannersville   •   Delabole   •   Delps   •   Delta Manor   •   *East Bangor   •   East Lawn   •   *Eastlawn Gardens   •   Easton   •   Edelman   •   Emanuelsville   •   Filetown   •   Flicksville   •   Freemansburg   •   Glendon   •   Grand Central   •   Gruvertown   •   Hanoverville   •   Harpers   •   Hecktown   •   *Hellertown   •   Hollo   •   Howersville   •   Howertown   •   Indianland   •   Jamesville   •   Katellen   •   Kesslersville   •   Kirchberg   •   Klecknersville   •   Knechts   •   Kreidersville   •   Leithsville   •   Lerchs   •   Lincoln Terrace   •   *Martins Creek   •   Miller Manor   •   Millers   •   Moorestown   •   Mount Bethel   •   *Nazareth   •   Newburg Homes   •   North Bangor   •   North Catasauqua   •   Northampton   •   Northwood Heights   •   Old Orchard   •   Palmer Heights   •   Paxinosa   •   *Pen Argyl   •   Penn Allen   •   Petersville   •   Point Phillip   •   Polk Valley   •   *Portland   •   Rasleytown   •   *Raubsville   •   Redington   •   Richmond   •   Rismiller   •   Riverton   •   *Roseto   •   Sandts Eddy   •   Schoenersville   •   Seemsville   •   Seidersville   •   Slate Valley   •   Slatefield   •   Slateford   •   Spring Valley   •   Stafore Estates   •   Star Village   •   Steel City   •   Steuben   •   Stier   •   *Stockertown   •   Stone Church   •   Stouts   •   Tadmor   •   *Tatamy   •   Treichlers   •   University Heights   •   Wagnerville   •   *Walnutport   •   Walters   •   Wassergass   •   Weaversville   •   Werkheiser   •   West Bangor   •   West Easton   •   West Pen Argyl   •   Westgate Hills   •   William Penn Manor   •   Wilson   •   *Wind Gap   •   Wydnor   •   Zucksville

A USDA loan is a mortgage option available to eligible homebuyers that is sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture to promote homeownership in rural communities. USDA Loans, sometimes called "RD Loans," offer 100% financing options on eligible rural properties. USDAProperties can help you find USDA properties in Northampton County.

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Northampton County, Pennsylvania
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Northampton County, located in the great state of Pennsylvania, was formed on March 11, 1752, as a result of a division of Bucks County. The county was named after the maritime county of Northamptonshire in England. At its genesis, it encompassed much of northeastern Pennsylvania, with its southern boundary stretching to the Mason-Dixon line, and its northern parts reaching up to the New York border.

The region holds immense historical significance, as it played a crucial role in American history. Settlers, primarily German and Scotch-Irish, began to arrive in the 1700s, attracted by the fertile land for farming. The city of Easton, the county seat, was established in 1752 and became a social and commercial hub. The county's iron manufacturing industry was instrumental in the Revolutionary War, providing weaponry and supplies to the Continental Army.

Groundbreaking events took place within the confines of Northampton County, such as the signing of the Easton Treaty in 1758, a pact to establish peace between Native American tribes and the British and Colonial governments. During the American Revolutionary War, its strategic location made it a site for recruiting and sending troops to battle, with the city of Bethlehem even serving as a military hospital.

The county has a rich cultural landscape, reflecting the ethnic diversity of its settlers. Its industrial history is evident in the presence of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation, once the nation's second-largest steel producer and largest shipbuilder. Today, Northampton County boasts a thriving arts and entertainment scene, as well as beautiful parks and trails for outdoor enthusiasts.

As for an interesting fact, Northampton County is home to Martin Guitar, a renowned guitar manufacturer founded in 1833 by C.F. Martin Sr. This company, which remains family-owned, has handcrafted high-quality acoustic guitars played by notable musicians, including Elvis Presley and Eric Clapton.


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