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Thornburg, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Thornburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 444. Residents earn $220,625 per year, which is 194% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
444 Population 1,009/sq mi density
$220,625 Median Income $96,988 per capita
$426,400 Home Value $466,730 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$220,625 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$426,400 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $220,625
194% higher than US avg
Home Value $426,400
51% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 75.2%
123% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.7%
95% lower than US avg

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

People

Population444
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density1,009/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$220,625
Per Capita$96,988
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$18,672M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$426,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$466,730
Housing Units161
Rent Burden24.6%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+75.2%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+37.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute24 min
Broadband100.0%
Libraries14

Is Thornburg a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Thornburg is $220,625, which is significantly higher than the national average — 194% above $75,149. This places Thornburg among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Thornburg is $426,400, making it a premium housing market at 51% above the U.S. median of $281,900. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Thornburg is a highly educated community — 75.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Thornburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 44.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Thornburg has a population of 444 with a density of 1,009 people per square mile. The median age is 42.9 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.6%).

Population

444
Total Population
1,009
People / sq mi
42.9yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Thornburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.3%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.7%
72% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Thornburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Thornburg is $220,625, which is 194% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Thornburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$220,625
194% above US avg
Per Capita Income$96,988
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
IRS Avg AGI$102,970

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.7%
95% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,697
County GDP$18,672M

Business (County)

Restaurants436
Healthcare711
Retail630
Manufacturing226

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,523
86% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.53%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.0 min
Drive Alone60.3%
Public Transit3.1%
Work from Home34.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Thornburg is $426,400, 51% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $466,730.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$426,400
51% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$466,730

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden24.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied97.4%
Housing Units161
Median Year Built1954

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,523
86% above US avg
Effective Rate1.53%
Thornburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.6 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.6 inches
4% above US avg
Snowfall44.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,009/sq mi
Coordinates40.4346°N, 80.0841°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42125
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 75.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (123% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 25.5-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.4%
D 36.9%

Winner: Republican by 25.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+75.2%
123% above US avg
High School+97.8%
Graduate Degree+37.2%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,009/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities711
Restaurants436
Retail Stores630

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.0 min
Drive Alone60.3%
Public Transit3.1%
Work from Home34.9%

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