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A Great Place to Live

Children PlayingWelcome to Northampton County!  Founded in 1752, we are located 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 80 miles west of New York City.  This area in the Lehigh Valley has been thriving and growing for over 250 years, and is now home to a diverse population of over 280,000 citizens.

There are over 100 educational institutions in Northampton County – public schools, private schools, charter schools, colleges and universities – serving students of all ages.  There are a multitude of local organizations, clubs, charities and religious institutions that serve the community and attract families from the region and across the nation to Northampton County.
We offer our citizens the hometown flavor of a community that is both proud of its past and is optimistic about its future!