Trooper, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Montgomery County County

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
5,408 Population 2,362/sq mi density
$134,338 Median Income $59,201 per capita
$412,900 Home Value $519,275 Zillow
$1,075 Median Rent 16.6% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$134,338 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$412,900 home value, $1,075/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Trooper, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$134,338
79% above
$59,201 per capita
Home Value
$412,900
46% above
Zillow: $519,275
Median Rent
$1,075/mo
8% below
16.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
54.0%
60% above
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Trooper Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Trooper's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
179%
Home Value
146%
Rent
92%
Poverty
13%
Bachelor's
160%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Trooper a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Trooper residents earn a median household income of $134,338 , which is 79% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $59,201. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% 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 Trooper is $412,900 , 46% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $519,275. Median rent is $1,075/month, with 16.6% 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 1967.

Education

54.0% of adults in Trooper hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% above the national average). 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Trooper has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population5,408
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density2,362/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born11.0%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$134,338
Per Capita$59,201
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$110,422M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700

Housing

A+
Home Value$412,900
Rent$1,075
Ownership91.8%
Zillow$519,275
Housing Units1,987
Rent Burden16.6%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain50.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation316 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+54.0%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+15.3%
School Score7.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute27 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations35
Libraries37

Did You Know?

The median home in Trooper was built in 1967.
18.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
11.0% 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.