Living in Thorndale, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Thorndale · Census data 2020–2024
Thorndale has 3,854 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $99,479 (28% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $341,900, the median rent is $1,945/month.
Thorndale at a glance
- Population
- 3,854
- Median age
- 38.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $99,479State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $341,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,945/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Thorndale a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 28% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 2.4%.
Cons: Home values 34% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Thorndale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Thorndale the median home value is $341,900, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,945 per month, which is 35.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,387 a month in housing costs.
Thorndale median household income
The median household income in Thorndale is $99,479 and the income per person is $50,264. 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Thorndale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,548
- Owner-occupied
- 66.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.3%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.48
Thorndale demographics
- Population
- 3,854
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 1,548
- Foreign-born
- 5.7%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Thorndale ›
Education in Thorndale
44.3% of adults 25 and older in Thorndale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 14.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Thorndale
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 20.1%
- Drive alone
- 73.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Thorndale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorndale | 3,854 | $99,479 | $341,900 | $1,945 |
| Caln | 14,742 | $100,164 | $319,200 | $1,788 |
| East Brandywine | 10,148 | $180,714 | $564,400 | — |
| Downingtown | 8,255 | $96,228 | $353,800 | $1,518 |
| West Bradford | 14,681 | $160,514 | $487,500 | $2,348 |
| Coatesville | 13,353 | $59,256 | $194,000 | $1,471 |
| South Coatesville | 1,928 | $76,005 | $280,200 | $1,241 |
| Modena | 442 | $82,895 | $211,800 | $1,317 |
| East Caln | 5,608 | $102,288 | $467,100 | $1,769 |
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What is the median household income in Thorndale, PA?
The median household income in Thorndale is $99,479, 28% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Thorndale?
The median home value in Thorndale is $341,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Thorndale?
The median gross rent in Thorndale is $1,945 per month, about 35.1% of household income.
Is Thorndale, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 28% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 2.4%. Minuses: home values 34% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Thorndale?
The median age in Thorndale is 38.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Thorndale?
The average commute to work in Thorndale is 26 minutes; 20.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Thorndale?
The unemployment rate in Thorndale is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Thorndale?
44.3% of adults in Thorndale have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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