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Biglerville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Adams County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,194 Population 1,837/sq mi density
$51,000 Median Income $29,951 per capita
$212,800 Home Value $300,525 Zillow
$849 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$51,000 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$212,800 home value, $849/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Biglerville, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,000
32% below
$29,951 per capita
Home Value
$212,800
25% below
Zillow: $300,525
Median Rent
$849/mo
27% below
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
834/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
32% below
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Biglerville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
75%
Rent
73%
Poverty
106%
Bachelor's
68%
Unemployment
189%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Biglerville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Biglerville residents earn a median household income of $51,000 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,951. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% 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 Biglerville is $212,800 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,525. Median rent is $849/month, with 30.0% 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 1956.

Safety & Crime

Biglerville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 834/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

22.8% of adults in Biglerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Biglerville 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

Population1,194
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,837/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,000
Per Capita$29,951
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$4,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,049

Housing

A
Home Value$212,800
Rent$849
Ownership63.9%
Zillow$300,525
Housing Units536
Rent Burden30.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property834/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death6,266/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation636 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Biglerville was founded in 1817.
The median home in Biglerville was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Gettysburg Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% 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.