Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Tamaqua is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 6,922. Residents earn $44,803 per year, which is 40% below the national average.
Based on current data, Tamaqua receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Tamaqua has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Tamaqua is $44,803, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. The poverty rate of 18.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Tamaqua is $78,500, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $935 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Tamaqua is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 144 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,549 per 100,000, 30% above the national average.
16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Tamaqua experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches, including 27.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 93.8% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.2% |
| 54% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,803 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,058 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $860 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,587 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.8% |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,305 |
| County GDP | $2,798M |
| Restaurants | 132 |
| Healthcare | 175 |
| Retail | 196 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,285 |
| 80% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 8.01% |
| Commute Time | 24.8 min |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |
| Census Median | $78,500 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $150,191 |
| Median List Price | $99,999 |
| Median List Price | $99,999 |
| $/Sq Ft | $86 |
| Homes Sold | 12 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.1% |
| Price Drops | 15.0% |
| Inventory | 20 |
| Census Median Rent | $935 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,285 |
| 80% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 8.01% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.2% |
| Premature Death | 10,784/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 175 |
| Total Violent | 144.0/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 43.2/100K |
| Robbery | 43.2/100K |
| Assault | 57.6/100K |
| Total Property | 2,548.6/100K |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 532.8/100K |
| Theft | 2,001.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 14.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.9 inches |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,320 ft (402 m) |
| Area | 9.6 sq mi (24.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 724/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8041°N, 75.9266°W |
| County FIPS | 42025 |
Winner: Republican by 34.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.3% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 724/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 175 |
| Restaurants | 132 |
| Retail Stores | 196 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 24.8 min |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |