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Topton, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lehigh County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,305 Population 3,341/sq mi density
$91,518 Median Income $40,456 per capita
$215,600 Home Value $256,441 Zillow
$1,184 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
220 Violent Crime/100K 1,937 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$91,518 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$215,600 home value, $1,184/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
220 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Topton, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,518
22% above
$40,456 per capita
Home Value
$215,600
24% below
Zillow: $256,441
Median Rent
$1,184/mo
2% above
19.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
220/100K
42% below
1,937/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
44% below
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
25.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
122%
Home Value
76%
Rent
102%
Poverty
17%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Topton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
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 2.0% (44% 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 $256,441. 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.

Safety & Crime

Topton reports 220 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,937/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,305
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density3,341/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$91,518
Per Capita$40,456
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$31,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,352

Housing

A+
Home Value$215,600
Rent$1,184
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$256,441
Housing Units953
Rent Burden19.2%

Crime

F
Violent220/100K
Property1,937/100K

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death7,048/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.7 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 227 Mbps.
There are 801 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.