Living in Trafford, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Trafford · Census data 2020–2024
Trafford has 3,216 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $65,839 (16% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $147,300, the median rent is $1,022/month.
Trafford at a glance
- Population
- 3,216
- Median age
- 37.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $65,839State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $147,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,022/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 75.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Trafford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Trafford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Trafford the median home value is $147,300, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,022 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,307 a month in housing costs.
Trafford median household income
The median household income in Trafford is $65,839 and the income per person is $31,354. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Trafford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,666
- Owner-occupied
- 75.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.8%
- Vacant
- 15.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.28
Trafford demographics
- Population
- 3,216
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 1,413
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Trafford ›
Education in Trafford
28.8% of adults 25 and older in Trafford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 9.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Trafford
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 15.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.4%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.6%
Trafford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafford | 3,216 | $65,839 | $147,300 | $1,022 |
| Wall | 563 | $54,063 | $53,000 | $1,160 |
| Pitcairn | 3,032 | $36,419 | $59,300 | $772 |
| Level Green | 4,409 | $101,602 | $276,300 | — |
| East McKeesport | 2,002 | $65,907 | $101,100 | $780 |
| North Versailles | 9,845 | $53,353 | $111,300 | $928 |
| Wilmerding | 1,761 | $36,467 | $61,200 | $778 |
| Monroeville | 28,295 | $79,218 | $209,800 | $1,175 |
| West Wilmerding | 475 | $55,000 | $126,000 | $1,070 |
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What is the median household income in Trafford, PA?
The median household income in Trafford is $65,839, 16% lower 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 Trafford?
The median home value in Trafford is $147,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Trafford?
The median gross rent in Trafford is $1,022 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Trafford, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
What is the median age in Trafford?
The median age in Trafford is 37.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Trafford?
The average commute to work in Trafford is 25 minutes; 15.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Trafford?
The unemployment rate in Trafford is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Trafford?
28.8% of adults in Trafford 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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