Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Tower City is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,542. Residents earn $69,750 per year, which is 7% below the national average.
Based on current data, Tower City receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Tower City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Tower City is $69,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
The median home value in Tower City is $110,700, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $964 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Tower City is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 453 per 100,000, 77% below the national average.
13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Tower City 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 43.1 inches, including 29.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $69,750 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,799 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,066 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,749 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,936 |
| County GDP | $8,097M |
| Restaurants | 232 |
| Healthcare | 286 |
| Retail | 413 |
| Manufacturing | 200 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,794 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.23% |
| Commute Time | 34.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |
| Census Median | $110,700 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $143,368 |
| Median List Price | $102,500 |
| Median List Price | $102,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $87 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $964 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.6% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,794 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.23% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,405/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 286 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 452.8/100K |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 75.5/100K |
| Theft | 377.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.1 inches |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 29.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 762 ft (232 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,819/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5884°N, 76.5531°W |
| County FIPS | 42075 |
Winner: Republican by 32 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.6% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 4,819/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.4% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 286 |
| Restaurants | 232 |
| Retail Stores | 413 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 34.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |