At a Glance
Median Income
$91,518
$40,456 per capita
Home Value
$215,600
Zillow: $267,551
Median Rent
$1,184/mo
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
25.8% smoking rate
How Topton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Topton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Topton a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Topton residents earn a median household income of $91,518 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,456. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,954 business establishments, including 801 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Topton is $215,600 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,551. Median rent is $1,184/month, with 19.2% 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 1940.
Education
18.9% of adults in Topton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Topton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population2,305
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density3,341/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,518
Per Capita$40,456
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$31,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,352
Housing
A+
Home Value$215,600
Rent$1,184
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$267,551
Housing Units953
Rent Burden19.2%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death7,048/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain48.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation490 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed227 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Topton was founded in 1859.
The median home in Topton was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 227 Mbps.
There are 801 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.