At a Glance
Median Income
$64,231
$28,810 per capita
Home Value
$243,600
Zillow: $413,932
Median Rent
$1,360/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
12.2% smoking rate
How Trappe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Trappe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Trappe a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Trappe residents earn a median household income of $64,231 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,810. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,596 business establishments, including 143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Trappe is $243,600 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $413,932. Median rent is $1,360/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
18.9% of adults in Trappe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Trappe has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,112
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density413/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born8.0%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$64,231
Per Capita$28,810
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$2,787M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
A+
Home Value$243,600
Rent$1,360
Ownership58.0%
Zillow$413,932
Housing Units442
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,049/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
Elevation53 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute21 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Trappe was founded in 1827.
The median home in Trappe was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.