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Bendersville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Adams County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
667 Population 1,482/sq mi density
$80,461 Median Income $30,930 per capita
$180,100 Home Value $326,545 Zillow
$1,165 Median Rent 42.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$80,461 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,100 home value, $1,165/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Bendersville, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,461
7% above
$30,930 per capita
Home Value
$180,100
36% below
Zillow: $326,545
Median Rent
$1,165/mo
0% below
42.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
834/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
55% below
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Bendersville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bendersville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
107%
Home Value
64%
Rent
100%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
111%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bendersville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bendersville residents earn a median household income of $80,461 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,930. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,237 business establishments, including 225 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bendersville is $180,100 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $326,545. Median rent is $1,165/month, with 42.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Safety & Crime

Bendersville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 834/100K.

Education

15.2% of adults in Bendersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bendersville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population667
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density1,482/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$80,461
Per Capita$30,930
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$4,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,049

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,100
Rent$1,165
Ownership77.0%
Zillow$326,545
Housing Units271
Rent Burden42.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property834/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death6,266/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation724 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Bendersville was founded in 1832.
The median home in Bendersville was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Gettysburg Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 225 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.