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Trappe, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Montgomery County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
3,995 Population 1,939/sq mi density
$123,355 Median Income $65,306 per capita
$383,900 Home Value $554,395 Zillow
$1,789 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Trappe, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$123,355
64% above
$65,306 per capita
Home Value
$383,900
36% above
Zillow: $554,395
Median Rent
$1,789/mo
54% above
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
949/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.4%
67% above
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
164%
Home Value
136%
Rent
154%
Poverty
28%
Bachelor's
167%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Trappe a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Trappe residents earn a median household income of $123,355 , which is 64% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,306. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,922 business establishments, including 2,054 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Trappe is $383,900 , 36% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $554,395. Median rent is $1,789/month, with 31.7% 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 1985.

Safety & Crime

Trappe reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 949/100K.

Education

56.4% of adults in Trappe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% above the national average). 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Trappe has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population3,995
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density1,939/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$123,355
Per Capita$65,306
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$110,422M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700

Housing

A+
Home Value$383,900
Rent$1,789
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$554,395
Housing Units1,653
Rent Burden31.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property949/100K

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death5,470/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation287 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.4%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+20.5%
School Score7.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries37

Did You Know?

Trappe was founded in 1763.
The median home in Trappe was built in 1985.
22.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 255 Mbps.
There are 2,054 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.