What are the schools like in Tremont, PA?

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

What is the median household income in Tremont?

The median household income in Tremont, PA is $59,181 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

What is the weather like in Tremont, PA?

Tremont has an average high temperature of 34.8°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Tremont, PA affordable or expensive?

Tremont's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tremont is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $79,100 and the median rent is $758 per month.

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

Tremont has a violent crime rate of 76.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 356.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tremont, PA a Good Place to Live?

Tremont is a small town of 1,679 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $59,181 and a 3.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

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

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

All Tremont 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: 89.8

Tremont's overall cost of living index is 89.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tremont costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Tremont, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$79,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$758	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,181	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Tremont's violent crime rate is 76.4 per 100,000 residents — 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

76.4 /100k

Property Crime

356.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Tremont, 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	12.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tremont sees average highs of 34.8°F in January and 83.7°F in July, with 48.0 inches of annual precipitation and 33.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tremont, PA
Average High — January	34.8°F
Average High — July	83.7°F
Annual Precipitation	48.0"
Annual Snowfall	33.5"

Demographics

Metric	Tremont, PA	National Avg
Population	1,679	—
Median Age	43.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.8%	22.2%
65 and over	24.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Donaldson, PA 1 mi Newtown, PA 3 mi Ravine, PA 4 mi Branchdale, PA 5 mi Hegins, PA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Tremont

Tremont, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

17981

Tremont vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tremont, PA affordable or expensive?

Tremont's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Tremont roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $79,100 and median rent is $758/month.

What is the crime rate in Tremont, PA?

Tremont's violent crime rate is 76.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 356.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tremont?

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

Is Tremont, PA a good place to live?

Tremont, PA has a population of 1,679, a median household income of $59,181, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. 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 Tremont?

Tremont averages 34.8°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.0 inches with about 33.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tremont?

Tremont, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17981.

What is the population of Tremont?

The population of Tremont, Pennsylvania is 1,679 with a median age of 43.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tremont?

Key numbers for living in Tremont: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $79,100, median household income $59,181, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tremont side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.