At a Glance
Median Income
$144,045
$31,230 per capita
Home Value
$428,900
Zillow: $364,463
Bachelor's Degree+
44.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
29.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Refton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Refton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Refton a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Refton residents earn a median household income of $144,045 , which is 92% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,230. The unemployment rate stands at 29.4% (717% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,389 business establishments, including 789 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Refton is $428,900 , 52% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $364,463. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2011.
Education
44.7% of adults in Refton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Refton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population589
Median Age21.0 yrs
Density491/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$144,045
Per Capita$31,230
Unemployment29.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$28,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201
Housing
A+
Home Value$428,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$364,463
Housing Units165
Rent Burden29.1%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,602/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation299 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+22.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Refton was built in 2011.
41.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 789 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.