The Town FilesHellertown, Pennsylvania
Borough in Northampton County · population 6,132 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $256,200
- Household income
- $72,813
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 41 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 41.5
Hellertown is a borough of 6,132 people in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $256,200, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks more vibrant than 95% of Pennsylvania towns, more walkable than 94% of Pennsylvania towns, hipper than 94% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Hellertown ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hellertown is worth $256,200, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $72,813, which is more affordable than 21% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,372 a month. 66.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hellertown | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $256,200 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,372 | $996 |
| Median household income | $72,813 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 66.7% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1952 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hellertown
| People | Hellertown | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.8% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.8% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 8.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.7% | — |
| Work from home | 18.8% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 25.7 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.7% | 89.0% |
Weather in Hellertown
July highs average 83.2°F and January lows 19.3°F. About 53.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 41.1 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 121 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hellertown since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 5, 1950 about 8.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 7, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 54 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 29, 2019.
Severe weather in Northampton County since 1996
Northampton County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4618: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| November 27, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4408: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Northampton County
Northampton County had 120,976 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,298 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Hellertown itself the ACS puts it at 8.1%.
Public schools in Hellertown
3 public schools with 1,920 students, about 13.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saucon Valley El Sch | K-4 | 687 | 13.7 |
| Saucon Valley SHS | 9-12 | 630 | 13.4 |
| Saucon Valley MS | 5-8 | 603 | 13.1 |
Towns near Hellertown
- Lower Saucon, PA1.9 mi · 11,094 people · home $396,200
- Freemansburg, PA3.2 mi · 2,875 people · home $225,600
- Fountain Hill, PA3.4 mi · 4,832 people · home $246,700
- Bethlehem, PA3.5 mi · 75,781 people · home $260,400
- Springfield, PA4.2 mi · 5,175 people · home $430,700
- Middletown, PA4.4 mi · 7,529 people · home $322,000
- Upper Saucon, PA4.7 mi · 16,973 people · home $461,600
- Salisbury, PA4.9 mi · 13,621 people · home $344,700
Hellertown questions
Is Hellertown, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hellertown scores better for retirees than 29% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 7%. 23.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.5).
How much does a house cost in Hellertown?
The median owner-occupied home in Hellertown is valued at $256,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,813, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,372 a month.
What is the weather like in Hellertown?
July highs average 83.2°F and January lows 19.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.4 inches of precipitation a year and 41.1 inches of snow.
Does Hellertown get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hellertown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 5, 1950. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)