Northumberland, PA is a borough located in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. According to BestPlaces Rankings, it has some of the best ratings for cities and towns with a population less than 5,000. In terms of BestPlaces Index, Northumberland scored an impressive overall score of 77 out of 100 which is well above the national average. The Score breakdown includes a cost of living index of 86 out of 100 which is 4 points higher than the national average. It also has good ratings in Housing (76), Education (80) and Amenities (77). Furthermore, Northumberland had an excellent Crime rate (15 out of 100) and Weather rating (73) which makes it favorable for people who want to move here. Thus, based on these rankings, Northumberland is an excellent place for those looking to settle down in a small town with high scores for livability and amenities.
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