The Town FilesTrafford, Pennsylvania
Borough in Westmoreland County · population 3,317 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $147,300
- Household income
- $65,839
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 25 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 37.4
Trafford is a borough of 3,317 people in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $147,300, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks hipper than 92% of Pennsylvania towns, more walkable than 86% of Pennsylvania towns, more vibrant than 71% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Trafford ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Trafford is worth $147,300, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $65,839, which is more affordable than 82% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,022 a month. 75.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Trafford | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $147,300 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,022 | $996 |
| Median household income | $65,839 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 75.2% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1954 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Trafford
| People | Trafford | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.4% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.8% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 6.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.4% | — |
| Work from home | 15.9% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 25.2 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.6% | 89.0% |
Weather in Trafford
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 21.5°F. About 43.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 25.0 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 27 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Trafford since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on August 3, 1963 about 7.8 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 131 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 20, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 81 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 14, 1984.
Severe weather in Westmoreland County since 1996
Westmoreland County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| April 16, 2010 | Snowstorm | DR-1898: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms |
Jobs and pay in Westmoreland County
Westmoreland County had 129,350 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,519 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Trafford itself the ACS puts it at 1%.
Public schools in Trafford
3 public schools with 802 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trafford MS | 6-8 | 338 | 16.1 |
| Level Green El Sch | K-5 | 274 | 13.7 |
| Trafford El Sch | K-5 | 190 | 13.6 |
Towns near Trafford
- Pitcairn, PA1.9 mi · 3,101 people · home $59,300
- Level Green, PA1.9 mi · 3,898 people · home $276,300
- North Versailles, PA2.8 mi · 10,074 people · home $111,300
- Monroeville, PA2.9 mi · 28,640 people · home $209,800
- Turtle Creek, PA3.7 mi · 5,114 people · home $84,900
- White Oak, PA3.8 mi · 7,630 people · home $162,200
- North Huntingdon, PA4.0 mi · 31,880 people · home $232,400
- Wilkins, PA4.5 mi · 6,350 people · home $174,700
Trafford questions
Is Trafford, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Trafford scores better for retirees than 18% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 18%. 16.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.4).
How much does a house cost in Trafford?
The median owner-occupied home in Trafford is valued at $147,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,839, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $1,022 a month.
What is the weather like in Trafford?
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 21.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.6 inches of precipitation a year and 25.0 inches of snow.
Does Trafford get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Trafford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on August 3, 1963. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)