At a Glance
Median Income
$57,185
$33,345 per capita
Home Value
$166,100
Zillow: $199,664
Median Rent
$1,008/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
174/100K
3,554/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.9%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Towanda Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Towanda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Towanda 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
Towanda residents earn a median household income of $57,185 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,345. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,525 business establishments, including 116 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Towanda is $166,100 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,664. Median rent is $1,008/month, with 27.1% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Towanda reports 174 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,554/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.9% of adults in Towanda hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Towanda has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,796
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density2,453/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,185
Per Capita$33,345
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$6,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156
Housing
A+
Home Value$166,100
Rent$1,008
Ownership58.6%
Zillow$199,664
Housing Units1,498
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent174/100K
Property3,554/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault139/100K
Burglary557/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,655/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation800 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.9%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute23 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Towanda was founded in 1784.
The median home in Towanda was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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