The Town FilesWind Gap, Pennsylvania
Borough in Northampton County · population 2,820 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $213,800
- Household income
- $71,375
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 33 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 45.9
Wind Gap is a borough of 2,820 people in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $213,800, close to the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 93% of Pennsylvania towns, more vibrant than 91% of Pennsylvania towns, more walkable than 84% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Wind Gap 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 Wind Gap is worth $213,800, close to the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $71,375, which is more affordable than 43% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,249 a month. 50.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wind Gap | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $213,800 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,249 | $996 |
| Median household income | $71,375 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 50.1% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Wind Gap
| People | Wind Gap | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.9 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.2% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 14.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.4% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 2.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.2% | — |
| Work from home | 15.5% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 26.0 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.6% | 89.0% |
Weather in Wind Gap
July highs average 84.1°F and January lows 18.0°F. About 48.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 32.9 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 135 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wind Gap since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 29, 2009 about 6.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 6, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 7, 1992.
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 Wind Gap itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Towns near Wind Gap
- Pen Argyl, PA2.3 mi · 3,510 people · home $188,800
- Plainfield, PA2.6 mi · 6,263 people · home $316,300
- Bushkill, PA4.0 mi · 8,482 people · home $407,300
- Ross, PA4.2 mi · 5,475 people · home $279,800
- Bangor, PA4.5 mi · 5,187 people · home $173,800
- Washington, PA5.1 mi · 5,148 people · home $338,000
- Hamilton, PA6.1 mi · 8,597 people · home $304,900
- Eastlawn Gardens, PA7.0 mi · 3,435 people · home $391,500
Wind Gap questions
Is Wind Gap, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wind Gap scores better for retirees than 76% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 29%. 21.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.9).
How much does a house cost in Wind Gap?
The median owner-occupied home in Wind Gap is valued at $213,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,375, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,249 a month.
What is the weather like in Wind Gap?
July highs average 84.1°F and January lows 18.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.2 inches of precipitation a year and 32.9 inches of snow.
Does Wind Gap get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wind Gap since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 29, 2009. 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)