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Northampton Borough, PA

Northampton is a borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Its population was 10,395 as of the 2020 census. Northampton is located 7.8 miles (12.6 km) north of Allentown, 66.7 miles (107.3 km) northwest of Philadelphia, and 93.8 miles (151.0 km) west of New York City.

The borough is part of the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area, which had a population of 861,899 and was the 68th-most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. as of the 2020 census.

Northampton and surrounding areas of the Lehigh Valley are rich in limestone, which is commonly used in the production of cement. The Atlas Portland Cement Company, based here from 1895 to 1982, was the world's largest cement company at one time, and one of dozens in the area. It produced some eight million barrels of cement for the construction of the Panama Canal, which included most of the cement used in the canal's construction. Atlas was bought by another company in 1980 and ceased operation here in 1982; its last smokestack here was demolished in 1993. Currently, technology and automation mean that the cement industry can manufacture a great amount of product with 150-200 workers, rather than the thousands who were required to work in these plants in the first half of the 20th century.

The Atlas Memorial Cement Museum was opened in 1997 in Northampton. It was founded by Edward Pany, who worked at the company in the summers during the 1950s. His father, an immigrant from Austria, worked all his life at Atlas. Immigrant workers from Poland, Ukraine, and other eastern European nations also worked here. The museum commemorates the importance of the cement industry and Atlas Cement to the area

Northampton is located 8 miles (13 km) north of Allentown and 15 miles (24 km) west of Easton at 40°41′2″N 75°29′29″W (40.683896, -75.491353). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7.0 km²); 2.6 square miles (6.7 km²) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km²) (3.70%), water. Northampton's elevation is 370 feet (110 m) above sea level. The Lehigh River, which separates Northampton County from Lehigh County, forms the borough's western border. Northampton has a hot summer humid continental climate (Dfa) and average monthly temperatures range from 28.8 °F in January to 73.7 °F in July. The local hardiness zone is 6b.

Health and wellness are paramount in Northampton Borough, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The St. Luke's Northern Valley Primary Care is a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Northampton Borough Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include YMCA and Total Body Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Northampton Borough, such as the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail and Palmer Township Recreation Trail (Towpath Bike Trail). These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Northampton Borough, PA are Ironton Rail Trail, Canal Street Park, and Coplay Cement Company Kilns.

Population: 10,404 (2023). ZIP code: 18067. Area codes: 610 and 484. Elevation: 328 ft (100 m). Area: 2.7 square miles (7.0 km²).

FAQs

What is the crime rate in Northampton Borough, PA?

Northampton has an overall crime rate of 8 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Northampton is 1 in 124. Northampton's crime rate is lower than approximately 51% of Pennsylvania communities.

Is Northampton Borough, PA a good place to live?

Living in Northampton offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Northampton, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Northampton and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Northampton are above average.

Is Northampton Borough, PA expensive?

Northampton is part of the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton -NJ Metro metro area, which is ranked 59 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Northampton is estimated to be 106.2% of the national average making it an average US city. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services.

Sources

Wikipedia

Borough of Northampton

St. Luke's Northern Valley Primary Care 

Northampton Borough Parks and Recreation Department 

YMCA 

Total Body Fitness

Lackawanna River Heritage Trail 

Palmer Township Recreation Trail (Towpath Bike Trail)

Ironton Rail-Trail

Canal Street Park

Coplay Cement Company Kilns

Neighborhoodscout

Niche

Fly Homes

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