At a Glance
Median Income
$107,995
$46,748 per capita
Home Value
$317,600
Zillow: $419,688
Median Rent
$1,798/mo
36.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.6%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Thorndale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Thorndale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Thorndale a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Thorndale residents earn a median household income of $107,995 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,748. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,922 business establishments, including 2,054 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thorndale is $317,600 , 13% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $419,688. Median rent is $1,798/month, with 36.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
43.6% of adults in Thorndale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thorndale has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,139
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density2,225/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born6.4%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,995
Per Capita$46,748
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$110,422M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
Housing
A+
Home Value$317,600
Rent$1,798
Ownership66.9%
Zillow$419,688
Housing Units1,452
Rent Burden36.4%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death5,470/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation335 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.6%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute27 min
Broadband98.8%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Thorndale was built in 1975.
19.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 255 Mbps.
There are 2,054 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.