What are the schools like in Thompsontown, PA?

School district data for Thompsontown is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Thompsontown?

The median household income in Thompsontown, PA is $39,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

What is the weather like in Thompsontown, PA?

Thompsontown has an average high temperature of 37.0°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Thompsontown, PA affordable or expensive?

Thompsontown's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Thompsontown is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $146,400 and the median rent is $679 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Thompsontown is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Thompsontown, PA a Good Place to Live?

Thompsontown is a small town of 625 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $39,375 and a 2.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Thompsontown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Thompsontown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Thompsontown 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: 91.9

Thompsontown's overall cost of living index is 91.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Thompsontown costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Thompsontown, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$146,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$679	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	43.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$39,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Thompsontown is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Thompsontown, PA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Thompsontown sees average highs of 37.0°F in January and 85.3°F in July, with 47.4 inches of annual precipitation and 33.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Thompsontown, PA
Average High — January	37.0°F
Average High — July	85.3°F
Annual Precipitation	47.4"
Annual Snowfall	33.7"

Demographics

Metric	Thompsontown, PA	National Avg
Population	625	—
Median Age	34.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	17.0%	22.2%
65 and over	23.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

East Salem, PA 3 mi Millerstown, PA 4 mi McAlisterville, PA 5 mi Mexico, PA 7 mi Newport, PA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Thompsontown

Thompsontown, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

17094

Thompsontown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thompsontown, PA affordable or expensive?

Thompsontown's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Thompsontown roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $146,400 and median rent is $679/month.

What is the crime rate in Thompsontown, PA?

Crime data for Thompsontown is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Thompsontown?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Thompsontown, PA a good place to live?

Thompsontown, PA has a population of 625, a median household income of $39,375, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%. 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.

What is the weather like in Thompsontown?

Thompsontown averages 37.0°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.4 inches with about 33.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Thompsontown?

Thompsontown, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17094.

What is the population of Thompsontown?

The population of Thompsontown, Pennsylvania is 625 with a median age of 34.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Thompsontown?

Key numbers for living in Thompsontown: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $146,400, median household income $39,375. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Thompsontown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.