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Tremont, PA

Pennsylvania

Tremont is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,729. Residents earn $70,333 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,729 Population 2,368/sq mi density
$70,333 Median Income $34,418 per capita
$83,500 Home Value $98,215 Zillow
$814 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$70,333 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,500 home value, $814/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,333
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $83,500
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.6%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent $814
30% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.3%
49% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,729
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density2,368/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,333
Per Capita$34,418
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$6,492M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,500
Rent$814
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$98,215
Housing Units678
Rent Burden24.2%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation776 ft (237 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.7%
Libraries14

Is Tremont a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tremont receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Tremont offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tremont is $70,333, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Tremont is $83,500, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $814 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.6% 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.

Climate & Weather

Tremont experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches, including 33.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Tremont has a population of 1,729 with a density of 2,368 people per square mile. The median age is 42.7 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97%).

Population

1,729
Total Population
2,368
People / sq mi
42.7yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.4%
Female 45.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Tremont vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.4%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.6%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Tremont vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tremont is $70,333, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Tremont vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,333
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,418
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$65,391

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.3%
49% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,961
County GDP$6,492M

Business (County)

Restaurants248
Healthcare347
Retail449
Manufacturing163

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.46%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.0 min
Drive Alone77.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Tremont is $83,500, 70% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $814 (30% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $98,215.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$83,500
70% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$98,215

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$113
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$814
30% below US avg
Rent Burden24.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.6%
Housing Units678
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Effective Rate6.46%
Tremont has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.0 inches
26% above US avg
Snowfall33.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation776 ft (237 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density2,368/sq mi
Coordinates40.6302°N, 76.3912°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42107
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.1-point margin. 84.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.6%
63% below US avg
High School+86.9%
Graduate Degree+1.4%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density2,368/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.7%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities347
Restaurants248
Retail Stores449

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.0 min
Drive Alone77.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.2%

Nearby Cities

Hegins, PA 1,103 pop · 5.3 mi Pine Grove, PA 2,214 pop · 5.3 mi Valley View CDP (Schuylkill County), PA 1,473 pop · 7.6 mi Minersville, PA 4,391 pop · 8.1 mi Gordon, PA 1,004 pop · 8.7 mi Tower City, PA 1,542 pop · 9.0 mi Pottsville, PA 13,374 pop · 10.1 mi Cressona, PA 1,303 pop · 10.3 mi Ashland, PA 2,495 pop · 10.7 mi Schuylkill Haven, PA 5,247 pop · 11.5 mi Mount Carmel, PA 5,695 pop · 11.5 mi Lake Wynonah, PA 3,180 pop · 11.9 mi Kulpmont, PA 2,735 pop · 12.2 mi Williamstown, PA 1,289 pop · 12.3 mi
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