At a Glance
Median Income
$62,857
$34,078 per capita
Home Value
$139,400
Zillow: $356,535
Median Rent
$923/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
13.7% 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
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Thorndale residents earn a median household income of $62,857 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,078. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,692 business establishments, including 1,297 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thorndale is $139,400 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $356,535. Median rent is $923/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
24.9% of adults in Thorndale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thorndale has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,295
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density1,349/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,857
Per Capita$34,078
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$44,610M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,545
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,400
Rent$923
Ownership64.7%
Zillow$356,535
Housing Units709
Rent Burden26.8%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,175/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation454 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.9%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Thorndale was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is H H Coffield Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 1,297 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.