What are the schools like in Reiffton, PA?

Reiffton is served primarily by Exeter Township SD. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.

What is the median household income in Reiffton?

The median household income in Reiffton, PA is $117,188 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.

What is the weather like in Reiffton, PA?

Reiffton has an average high temperature of 38.6°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.2 inches.

Reiffton, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Reiffton, PA affordable or expensive?

Reiffton's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Reiffton is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $278,600 and the median rent is $2,151 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Reiffton, PA?

Reiffton has a violent crime rate of 96.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 473.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Reiffton, PA a Good Place to Live?

Reiffton is a small town of 4,079 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $117,188 and a 5.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Reiffton stands out for solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Reiffton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Reiffton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 104.3

Reiffton's overall cost of living index is 104.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Reiffton costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Reiffton, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$278,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,151	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$117,188	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Reiffton's violent crime rate is 96.6 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

96.6 /100k

Property Crime

473.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Reiffton is served primarily by Exeter Township SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Reiffton, PA	National Avg
School District	Exeter Township SD	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Reiffton sees average highs of 38.6°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 49.3 inches of annual precipitation and 27.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Reiffton, PA
Average High — January	38.6°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	49.3"
Annual Snowfall	27.2"

Demographics

Metric	Reiffton, PA	National Avg
Population	4,079	—
Median Age	44.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.0%	18.9%
Asian	4.2%	6.3%
Under 18	21.7%	22.2%
65 and over	21.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

St. Lawrence, PA 1 mi Lorane, PA 1 mi Mount Penn, PA 2 mi Jacksonwald, PA 2 mi Pennside, PA 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Reiffton

Reiffton, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19606

Reiffton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reiffton, PA affordable or expensive?

Reiffton's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Reiffton roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $278,600 and median rent is $2,151/month.

What is the crime rate in Reiffton, PA?

Reiffton's violent crime rate is 96.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 473.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Reiffton?

Public schools in Reiffton are operated by Exeter Township SD. The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 37.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Reiffton, PA a good place to live?

Reiffton, PA has a population of 4,079, a median household income of $117,188, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Reiffton?

Reiffton averages 38.6°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.3 inches with about 27.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Reiffton?

Reiffton, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19606.

What is the population of Reiffton?

The population of Reiffton, Pennsylvania is 4,079 with a median age of 44.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Reiffton?

Key numbers for living in Reiffton: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $278,600, median household income $117,188, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Reiffton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.