Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Adamstown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,387. Residents earn $102,375 per year, which is 36% above the national average.
Based on current data, Adamstown receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Adamstown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Adamstown is $102,375, which is significantly higher than the national average — 36% above $75,149. This places Adamstown among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Adamstown is $263,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,233 per month. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Adamstown is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 921 per 100,000, 53% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Adamstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 90.2% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.8% |
| 27% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $102,375 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,541 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,153 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,509 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 14,605 |
| County GDP | $39,951M |
| Restaurants | 1,139 |
| Healthcare | 1,279 |
| Retail | 1,900 |
| Manufacturing | 1,012 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,335 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.41% |
| Commute Time | 23.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 69.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 22.9% |
| Census Median | $263,000 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $297,109 |
| Median List Price | $284,900 |
| Median List Price | $284,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $160 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,233 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.7% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,335 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.41% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,922/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,279 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 920.9/100K |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 108.3/100K |
| Theft | 758.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 54.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 52 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.4 inches |
| 27% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 723 ft (220 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,730/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2445°N, 76.0647°W |
| County FIPS | 42071 |
Winner: Republican by 16 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.3% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,730/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 91.7% |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,279 |
| Restaurants | 1,139 |
| Retail Stores | 1,900 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 52 |
| Avg Commute | 23.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 69.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 22.9% |