Living in Jim Thorpe, PA

Explore Jim Thorpe and see how it fits the life you want to build.

4,540 Population Carbon County County Borough Place Type Pennsylvania State
Overall Match7.8 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Jim Thorpe at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population4,540
Median Household Income$72,904
Median Home Value$209,800
Median Gross Rent$908
Median Age48.7
Average Household Size2.4
Unemployment3.4%
Work From Home21.6%
Homeownership86.8%
Housing Vacancy19.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Jim Thorpe is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Jim Thorpe Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Jim Thorpe and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value4.0 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment4.2 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.3 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.9 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.1 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Jim Thorpe

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$209,800
Median Gross Rent$908
Homeownership86.8%
Housing Vacancy19.1%
Housing Value8.0/10
Housing Stability6.6/10

Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Jim Thorpe, PA

Median Household Income$72,904
Unemployment3.4%
Work From Home21.6%
Employment8.4/10
Remote Work Friendly7.8/10
Income Strength8.2/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Jim Thorpe and how households are structured

Population4,540
Median Age48.7
Average Household Size2.4

Jim Thorpe is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Jim Thorpe

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Jim Thorpe point to warm summers, cold winters, substantial annual rainfall and a meaningful winter snowfall season.

Average Summer High81.7°F
Average Winter Low18.7°F
Annual Rainfall51.3 in.
Annual Snowfall27.3 in.

Seasonal Life in Jim Thorpe

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Jim Thorpe is located in Carbon County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Carbon County.

County Intelligence

Jim Thorpe & Carbon County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Jim Thorpe is located in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Jim Thorpe.

Current NarrowTheList data for Jim Thorpe shows a population of about 4,540. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Carbon County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Jim Thorpe.

For someone considering a move to Jim Thorpe, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income and a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Nesquehoning, PA 2.8 miles away Lehighton, PA 3.7 miles away Summit Hill, PA 4.3 miles away Weissport, PA 4.4 miles away Lansford, PA 5.9 miles away Parryville, PA 6.0 miles away Weatherly, PA 6.3 miles away Bowmanstown, PA 7.2 miles away Coaldale, PA 7.8 miles away Tamaqua, PA 8.7 miles away Beaver Meadows, PA 8.7 miles away Palmerton, PA 9.1 miles away