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Thornburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Washington County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
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
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$220,625 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$426,400 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Thornburg, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$220,625
194% above
$96,988 per capita
Home Value
$426,400
51% above
Zillow: $466,730
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
948/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
75.2%
123% above
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
294%
Home Value
151%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
223%
Unemployment
17%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Thornburg a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 — Great
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 0.6% (83% 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 $466,730. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Safety & Crime

Thornburg reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 948/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population444
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density1,009/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$220,625
Per Capita$96,988
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$18,672M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391

Housing

A+
Home Value$426,400
Rent
Ownership97.4%
Zillow$466,730
Housing Units161
Rent Burden24.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property948/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,243/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
5.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.