What are the schools like in Towanda, PA?

Towanda is served primarily by Towanda Area SD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.1:1.

What is the median household income in Towanda?

The median household income in Towanda, PA is $53,354 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Towanda, PA?

Towanda has an average high temperature of 35.0°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 37.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Towanda, PA affordable or expensive?

Towanda's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Towanda is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $157,500 and the median rent is $953 per month.

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

Towanda has a violent crime rate of 144.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1337.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Towanda, PA a Good Place to Live?

Towanda is a small town of 2,811 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $53,354 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Towanda 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: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Towanda is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Towanda 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: 95.0

Towanda's overall cost of living index is 95.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Towanda costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Towanda, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$157,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$953	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	55.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,354	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Towanda's violent crime rate is 144.6 per 100,000 residents — 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

144.6 /100k

Property Crime

1337.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Towanda is served primarily by Towanda Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Towanda, PA	National Avg
School District	Towanda Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Towanda sees average highs of 35.0°F in January and 83.7°F in July, with 38.6 inches of annual precipitation and 37.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Towanda, PA
Average High — January	35.0°F
Average High — July	83.7°F
Annual Precipitation	38.6"
Annual Snowfall	37.8"

Demographics

Metric	Towanda, PA	National Avg
Population	2,811	—
Median Age	38.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.8%	22.2%
65 and over	17.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Monroe, PA 4 mi Rome, PA 8 mi Burlington, PA 8 mi Wyalusing, PA 12 mi New Albany, PA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Towanda

Towanda, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

18848

Towanda vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Towanda, PA affordable or expensive?

Towanda's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Towanda roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $157,500 and median rent is $953/month.

What is the crime rate in Towanda, PA?

Towanda's violent crime rate is 144.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1337.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Towanda?

Public schools in Towanda are operated by Towanda Area SD. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 26.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Towanda, PA a good place to live?

Towanda, PA has a population of 2,811, a median household income of $53,354, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. 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 Towanda?

Towanda averages 35.0°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.6 inches with about 37.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Towanda?

Towanda, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18848.

What is the population of Towanda?

The population of Towanda, Pennsylvania is 2,811 with a median age of 38.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Towanda?

Key numbers for living in Towanda: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $157,500, median household income $53,354, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Towanda side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.