Living in Topton, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Topton · Census data 2020–2024
Topton has 2,215 residents with a median age of 40.2. The median household income is $92,552 (19% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $216,400, the median rent is $1,242/month.
Topton at a glance
- Population
- 2,215
- Median age
- 40.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $92,552State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $216,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,242/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 71.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.1%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Topton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 15% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Topton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Topton the median home value is $216,400, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,242 per month, which is 19.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,684 a month in housing costs.
Topton median household income
The median household income in Topton is $92,552 and the income per person is $41,909. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Topton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 993
- Owner-occupied
- 71.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.3%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.32
Topton demographics
- Population
- 2,215
- Median age
- 40.2
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 956
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Topton ›
Education in Topton
18.1% of adults 25 and older in Topton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Topton
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 80.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Topton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topton | 2,215 | $92,552 | $216,400 | $1,242 |
| Mertztown | 530 | $65,227 | $175,000 | — |
| Longswamp | 5,613 | $81,948 | $253,500 | $880 |
| Bowers | 103 | $72,656 | $245,800 | — |
| Maxatawny | 7,884 | $69,412 | $290,000 | $1,333 |
| Lyons | 466 | $55,347 | $179,800 | $975 |
| Kutztown | 4,180 | $53,090 | $263,100 | $1,106 |
| Breinigsville | 7,769 | $120,749 | $388,100 | $2,420 |
| Kutztown University | 4,182 | $18,676 | — | $881 |
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What is the median household income in Topton, PA?
The median household income in Topton is $92,552, 19% 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 Topton?
The median home value in Topton is $216,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Topton?
The median gross rent in Topton is $1,242 per month, about 19.1% of household income.
Is Topton, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 15% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Topton?
The median age in Topton is 40.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Topton?
The average commute to work in Topton is 28 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Topton?
The unemployment rate in Topton is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Topton?
18.1% of adults in Topton 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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