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North Towanda, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Bradford County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
576 Population 758/sq mi density
$22,721 Median Income $24,678 per capita
$170,000 Home Value $199,664 Zillow
$583 Median Rent 31.9% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
174 Violent Crime/100K 3,554 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$22,721 median income, 1.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$170,000 home value, $583/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
174 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher

North Towanda, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$22,721
70% below
$24,678 per capita
Home Value
$170,000
40% below
Zillow: $199,664
Median Rent
$583/mo
50% below
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
174/100K
54% below
3,554/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
67% below
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
25.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

How North Towanda Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows North Towanda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
30%
Home Value
60%
Rent
50%
Poverty
204%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
46%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Towanda a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

North Towanda residents earn a median household income of $22,721 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,678. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,525 business establishments, including 116 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in North Towanda is $170,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,664. Median rent is $583/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average).

Safety & Crime

North Towanda reports 174 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,554/100K.

Education

11.2% of adults in North Towanda hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

North Towanda has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population576
Median Age64.1 yrs
Density758/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,721
Per Capita$24,678
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty25.3%
County GDP$6,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156

Housing

C
Home Value$170,000
Rent$583
Ownership22.0%
Zillow$199,664
Rent Burden31.9%

Crime

F
Violent174/100K
Property3,554/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,655/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation765 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+86.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute18 min
Broadband52.7%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.