At a Glance
Median Income
$220,625
$96,988 per capita
Home Value
$426,400
Zillow: $495,523
Bachelor's Degree+
75.2%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Thornburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Thornburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Thornburg a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Thornburg residents earn a median household income of $220,625 , which is 194% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $96,988. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,697 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thornburg is $426,400 , 51% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $495,523. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
75.2% of adults in Thornburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(123% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population444
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density1,009/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$220,625
Per Capita$96,988
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$18,672M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
Housing
A+
Home Value$426,400
Rent
Ownership97.4%
Zillow$495,523
Housing Units161
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,001 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+75.2%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+37.2%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute24 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Thornburg was founded in 1909.
The median home in Thornburg was built in 1954.
34.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.