Throop, PA

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.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,069 Population 819/sq mi density
$51,313 Median Income $29,344 per capita
$166,100 Home Value
$1,041 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
368 Violent Crime/100K 1,425 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,313 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$166,100 home value, $1,041/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
368 violent crimes/100K (3% below avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,313
32% lower than US avg
Home Value $166,100
41% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 368/100K
3% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.8%
38% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,041
10% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.6%
2% higher than US avg

How Throop Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,069
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density819/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,313
Per Capita$29,344
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$13,421M
Commute16 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$166,100
Rent$1,041
OwnershipN/A

Crime

F
Violent368/100K
Property1,425/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault319/100K
Burglary344/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain38.7 in/yr

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+85.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute16 min
Libraries10

Is Throop a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Throop has a population of 4,069 with a density of 819 people per square mile. The median age is 43.2 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.3%).

Population

4,069
Total Population
819
People / sq mi
43.2yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
5.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Throop vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.9%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.1%
62% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Throop vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Throop is $51,313, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: Throop vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,313
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,344
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
IRS Avg AGI$69,947

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.6%
2% above US avg
Establishments (County)5,565
County GDP$13,421M

Business (County)

Restaurants552
Healthcare776
Retail804
Manufacturing216

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,552
87% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.94%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.0 min
Work from Home8.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Throop is $166,100, 41% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,041 (10% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$166,100
41% below US avg
Median List Price$199,400

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$199,400
$/Sq Ft$149
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio106.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,041
10% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,552
87% above US avg
Effective Rate3.94%

Health Metrics: Throop vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.3%
Premature Death9,256/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access91.7%
Healthcare Facilities776
Throop has a violent crime rate of 368 per 100,000 residents, 3% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,425 per 100,000 (27% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Throop vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent368.5/100K
3% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery49.1/100K
Assault319.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,424.7/100K
27% below US avg
Burglary343.9/100K
Theft982.6/100K
Vehicle Theft98.3/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Throop has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.7 inches
2% above US avg
Snowfall45.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Area5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²)
Population Density819/sq mi
Coordinates41.4382°N, 75.5927°W
County FIPS42069
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.3%
D 51%

Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.8%
38% below US avg
High School+85.4%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density819/sq mi
Total Area5.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities776
Restaurants552
Retail Stores804

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.0 min
Work from Home8.8%

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