Trappe, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Trappe is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,995. Residents earn $123,355 per year, which is 64% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
3,995 Population 1,939/sq mi density
$123,355 Median Income $65,306 per capita
$383,900 Home Value
$1,789 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$123,355 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$383,900 home value, $1,789/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $123,355
64% higher than US avg
Home Value $383,900
36% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 56.4%
67% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,789
54% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.5%
72% lower than US avg

How Trappe Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,995
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density1,939/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 83%

Economy

A+
Median Income$123,355
Per Capita$65,306
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$110,422M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$383,900
Rent$1,789
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation287 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.4%
High School+97.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute28 min
Libraries37

Is Trappe a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Trappe receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Trappe stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Trappe is $123,355, which is significantly higher than the national average — 64% above $75,149. This places Trappe among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Trappe is $383,900, 36% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,789 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Trappe is a highly educated community — 56.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Trappe experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches, including 12.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Trappe has a population of 3,995 with a density of 1,939 people per square mile. The median age is 42.2 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.2%), with 7.1% Black.

Population

3,995
Total Population
1,939
People / sq mi
42.2yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.1%
Female 52.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Trappe vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only77.0%
2% below US avg
Spanish23.0%
72% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Trappe vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Trappe is $123,355, which is 64% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Trappe vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$123,355
64% above US avg
Per Capita Income$65,306
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
IRS Avg AGI$137,618

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.5%
72% below US avg
Establishments (County)28,922
County GDP$110,422M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,054
Healthcare3,385
Retail2,943
Manufacturing896

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,910
183% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.58%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.2 min
Work from Home22.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Trappe is $383,900, 36% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,789 (54% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$383,900
36% above US avg
Median List Price$724,947

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$724,947
$/Sq Ft$211
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio101.8%
Price Drops35.7%
Inventory14

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,789
54% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,910
183% above US avg
Effective Rate2.58%

Health Metrics: Trappe vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.0%
Premature Death5,470/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.2/10
Exercise Access96.6%
Healthcare Facilities3,385

Crime Rates: Trappe vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)51

Safety Score

Trappe has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.5 inches
28% above US avg
Snowfall12.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation287 ft (87 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density1,939/sq mi
Coordinates40.1991°N, 75.4754°W
County FIPS42091
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 56.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 22.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.1%
D 60.9%

Winner: Democrat by 22.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+56.4%
67% above US avg
High School+97.3%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,939/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries37
Healthcare Facilities3,385
Restaurants2,054
Retail Stores2,943

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)51

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.2 min
Work from Home22.7%

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