Northampton County, North Carolina Real Estate Listings and Moving Services
Northampton County is nestled in the state of North Carolina. With a land mass of 550 square miles, Northampton County is one of the larger counties in the state, while in population it is near the bottom with 2,208 inhabitants. Northampton County's population density of rural makes it one of the most densely populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Gaston, with a population of 3,144.
Northampton County is one of the
wealthy regions in the state. The median income for Northampton County residents is $27,964, putting the region in in the bottom fifth of all counties in North Carolina. As a reflection this, the average house value in Northampton County is $63,615, well below the state average of $104,755.
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The Per-student spending on education in Northampton County is $7,878 per student per year, in line with what is typical in the rest of the state (and reflecting the emphasis placed on education in the county). The student-teacher ratio in Northampton County schools is 15 students to a teacher.
Commute times for people living in Northampton County average 26 min., slightly longer than the average for North Carolina as a whole.