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Tamaqua is a small town of 6,911 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $48,920
and a 5.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Tamaqua stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Tamaqua is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Tamaqua 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: 89.7
Tamaqua's overall cost of living index is 89.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Tamaqua costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Tamaqua, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$69,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$806
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,920
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Tamaqua's violent crime rate is 159.0 per 100,000 residents
— 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
159.0 /100k
Property Crime
896.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Tamaqua is served primarily by Tamaqua Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Tamaqua, PA
National Avg
School District
Tamaqua Area SD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Tamaqua sees average highs of 32.5°F in January
and 80.2°F in July,
with 54.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 42.8 inches of snow per year.
Tamaqua's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Tamaqua roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $69,800 and median rent is $806/month.
Tamaqua's violent crime rate is 159.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 896.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Tamaqua are operated by Tamaqua Area SD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 13.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Tamaqua, PA has a population of 6,911, a median household income of $48,920, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Tamaqua averages 32.5°F in January and 80.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.3 inches
with about 42.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Tamaqua, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18252.
The population of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania is 6,911 with a median age of 37.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Tamaqua: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $69,800, median household income $48,920, crime index 42 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tamaqua side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
