Thompson, PA

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Population
246
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,651 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$158,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$58,393
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Tucked into the scenic valleys of Susquehanna County, Thompson is a peaceful, close-knit borough of roughly 300 residents. Route 171 doubles as Jackson Street as it cuts through town, following alongside the quiet waters of Starrucca Creek. While the community got its start in the late 1800s as a stop along the Erie Railroad, today it offers a relaxed rural setting where wide-open spaces and a slower pace take center stage.

Life in Thompson revolves around its small-town roots and friendly neighborhood feel. The old mill dam along the creek still forms a scenic pond near the center of town, while the Thompson Hose Company on Water Street regularly brings folks together for community events and dinners. With rolling farmland stretching in every direction, it is an inviting spot for anyone seeking quiet country living in northeastern Pennsylvania.

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