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Trexlertown is a small town of 1,885 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $93,472
.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
Trexlertown stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Trexlertown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Trexlertown 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: 98.4
Trexlertown's overall cost of living index is 98.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Trexlertown costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
Trexlertown, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$262,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,679
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
19.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$93,472
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Trexlertown's violent crime rate is 101.3 per 100,000 residents
— 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
101.3 /100k
Property Crime
609.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Trexlertown, PA
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
57.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Trexlertown sees average highs of 37.6°F in January
and 85.0°F in July,
with 49.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 33.1 inches of snow per year.
Trexlertown's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Trexlertown roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $262,000 and median rent is $1,679/month.
Trexlertown's violent crime rate is 101.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 609.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Trexlertown, PA has a population of 1,885, a median household income of $93,472, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Trexlertown averages 37.6°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.3 inches
with about 33.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Trexlertown, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18087.
The population of Trexlertown, Pennsylvania is 1,885 with a median age of 34.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Trexlertown: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $262,000, median household income $93,472, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Trexlertown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.