Trafford is a small town of 3,237 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $57,450
and a 4.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Trafford stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Trafford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Trafford 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: 94.4
Trafford's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Trafford costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Trafford, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$134,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$865
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$57,450
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Trafford's violent crime rate is 155.3 per 100,000 residents
— 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
155.3 /100k
Property Crime
714.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Trafford is served primarily by Penn-Trafford SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Trafford, PA
National Avg
School District
Penn-Trafford SD
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Trafford sees average highs of 37.7°F in January
and 85.8°F in July,
with 43.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.0 inches of snow per year.
Trafford's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Trafford roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $134,500 and median rent is $865/month.
Trafford's violent crime rate is 155.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 714.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Trafford are operated by Penn-Trafford SD.
The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 25.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Trafford, PA has a population of 3,237, a median household income of $57,450, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%.
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.
Trafford averages 37.7°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.6 inches
with about 25.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Trafford, Pennsylvania is 3,237 with a median age of 38.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Trafford: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $134,500, median household income $57,450, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Trafford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
