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Refton, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Refton is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 589. Residents earn $144,045 per year, which is 92% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
589 Population 491/sq mi density
$144,045 Median Income $31,230 per capita
$428,900 Home Value
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$144,045 median income, 22.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$428,900 home value
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $144,045
92% higher than US avg
Home Value $428,900
52% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 44.7%
33% higher than US avg
Unemployment 22.8%
533% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Refton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population589
Median Age21.0 yrs
Density491/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$144,045
Per Capita$31,230
Unemployment22.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$28,433M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$428,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units165
Rent Burden29.1%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation299 ft (91 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+22.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute26 min
Broadband100.0%
Libraries14

Is Refton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Refton receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Refton stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Refton is $144,045, which is significantly higher than the national average — 92% above $75,149. This places Refton among higher-income communities. At 22.8%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Refton is $428,900, making it a premium housing market at 52% above the U.S. median of $281,900. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 44.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Refton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches, including 21.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Refton has a population of 589 with a density of 491 people per square mile. The median age is 21.0 years, 46% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

589
Total Population
491
People / sq mi
21.0yrs
Median Age
46% below US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Refton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Refton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Refton is $144,045, which is 92% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 22.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Refton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$144,045
92% above US avg
Per Capita Income$31,230
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201
IRS Avg AGI$76,261

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment22.8%
533% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,389
County GDP$28,433M

Business (County)

Restaurants789
Healthcare1,029
Retail1,183
Manufacturing524

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,050
101% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.64%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.4 min
Drive Alone58.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home41.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Refton is $428,900, 52% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$428,900
52% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units165
Median Year Built2011

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,050
101% above US avg
Effective Rate1.64%
Refton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.3 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.3 inches
22% above US avg
Snowfall21.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation299 ft (91 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density491/sq mi
Coordinates39.9511°N, 76.2440°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42133
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 44.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 25.3-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.2%
D 36.9%

Winner: Republican by 25.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+44.7%
33% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+22.4%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (4.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density491/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities1,029
Restaurants789
Retail Stores1,183

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.4 min
Drive Alone58.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home41.1%

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