Featured local agent #1 Ellen Colangelo from IronValley RE of Lehigh Valley
The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Northampton county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 74.1℉ and the average temperature in January is 27.8℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 62% and the area covered by water is 0.94%. The overall influence score for Northampton is 2.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Northampton, Pennsylvania with a blue border. Regions of Pennsylvania that are highlighted in red are not eligible for USDA backed home loan programs in the state of Pennsylvania. Typically these red-highlighted restricted areas represent areas of denser population areas such as city centers. USDAProperties.com can help you determine exactly what properties for sale are outside these exclusionary boundary areas. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.
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Northampton County is located in eastern Pennsylvania and is part of the Lehigh Valley region. It has a total population of 293,402 as of the 2010 Census, making it the fourth most populous county in the state. The population is composed of a diverse mix of ethnicities, including White (84.3%), African American (9.3%), Asian (2.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (5.9%) individuals. The median household income for the county is $55,848, and the median family income is $63,724.
The majority of Northampton County is rural, but there are a few larger cities located in the area, such as Bethlehem and Easton. The county is home to several college campuses, including Lehigh University and Lafayette College. There are also a number of parks and recreational areas for visitors to enjoy.
The cost of living in Northampton County is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being particularly high. The median home price in the county is $207,000, which is significantly higher than the national average of $184,700. Despite this, there are still affordable housing options available throughout the county.
The Pennsylvania State Office, located in Harrisburg, PA, administers USDA Rural Development programs through nine Area Offices across the state. All offices are open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
For all general housing program-related inquiries, contact the Housing Program/Multi-Family Housing Staff at (717) 237-2186. For all inquiries related to Guaranteed Housing Programs, contact pasfh@usda.gov
For questions about payments, moratorium requests, payoffs, etc. call the Customer Service Center at (800) 414-1226
Additional Featured Agents in Northampton County |
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Troy Glowa from EXP Realty LLC |
Alona Liska from Berkshire Hathaway HomeService Fox |
Joshua Mrozinski from eXp Realty |
Ellen Colangelo from IronValley RE of Lehigh Valley |
Emily Burke from Keller Williams Real Estate |