Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Throop is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,069. Residents earn $51,313 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Throop receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Throop offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Throop is $51,313, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. 12.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Throop is $166,100, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,041 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Throop is below the national average at 368 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,425 per 100,000, 27% below the national average.
20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Throop experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches, including 45.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 94.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.1% |
| 62% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,313 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,344 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,033 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,947 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,565 |
| County GDP | $13,421M |
| Restaurants | 552 |
| Healthcare | 776 |
| Retail | 804 |
| Manufacturing | 216 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,552 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.94% |
| Commute Time | 16.0 min |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |
| Census Median | $166,100 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $199,400 |
| Median List Price | $199,400 |
| $/Sq Ft | $149 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 106.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,041 |
| 10% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,552 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.94% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Premature Death | 9,256/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 776 |
| Total Violent | 368.5/100K |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 49.1/100K |
| Assault | 319.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,424.7/100K |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 343.9/100K |
| Theft | 982.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 98.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.7 inches |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 45.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 819/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4382°N, 75.5927°W |
| County FIPS | 42069 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.8% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 819/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 776 |
| Restaurants | 552 |
| Retail Stores | 804 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Avg Commute | 16.0 min |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |