At a Glance
Median Income
$153,083
$43,805 per capita
Home Value
$433,400
Zillow: $489,988
Median Rent
$1,208/mo
15.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
309/100K
2,378/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.7%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Townsend Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Townsend's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Townsend a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Townsend residents earn a median household income of $153,083 , which is 104% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,805. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,696 business establishments, including 1,312 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Townsend is $433,400 , 54% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $489,988. Median rent is $1,208/month, with 15.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2006.
Safety & Crime
Townsend reports 309 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,378/100K.
Education
42.7% of adults in Townsend hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Townsend has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,792
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density2,634/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$153,083
Per Capita$43,805
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$75,964M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,545
Housing
A+
Home Value$433,400
Rent$1,208
Ownership93.3%
Zillow$489,988
Housing Units731
Rent Burden15.2%
Crime
F
Violent309/100K
Property2,378/100K
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,586/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation29 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.7%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+18.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 33% / D 65%
Commute33 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Townsend was built in 2006.
28.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 1,312 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 72 fatal vehicle crashes.
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