At a Glance
Median Income
$87,344
$48,375 per capita
Home Value
$272,700
Zillow: $266,717
Median Rent
$1,868/mo
43.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
13.4% smoking rate
How Thorofare Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Thorofare's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Thorofare a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Thorofare residents earn a median household income of $87,344 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,375. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,389 business establishments, including 585 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thorofare is $272,700 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,717. Median rent is $1,868/month, with 43.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
25.6% of adults in Thorofare hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thorofare has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,419
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density722/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,344
Per Capita$48,375
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$19,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$272,700
Rent$1,868
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$266,717
Housing Units1,273
Rent Burden43.9%
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,587/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation25 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute35 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Thorofare was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 585 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.