Camp Hill, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Camp Hill is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 8,149. Residents earn $110,938 per year, which is 48% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
8,149 Population 3,826/sq mi density
$110,938 Median Income $54,072 per capita
$290,300 Home Value $322,535 Zillow
$1,204 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
25 Violent Crime/100K 786 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$110,938 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$290,300 home value, $1,204/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
25 violent crimes/100K (93% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $110,938
48% higher than US avg
Home Value $290,300
3% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 25/100K
93% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 61.9%
84% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,204
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.3%
73% lower than US avg

How Camp Hill Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population8,149
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density3,826/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 87%

Economy

A+
Median Income$110,938
Per Capita$54,072
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$28,909M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$290,300
Rent$1,204
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$322,535

Crime

F
Violent25/100K
Property786/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary63/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation431 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+61.9%
High School+95.9%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute18 min
EV Stations6
Libraries10

Is Camp Hill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Camp Hill receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Camp Hill stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Camp Hill is $110,938, which is significantly higher than the national average — 48% above $75,149. This places Camp Hill among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Camp Hill is $290,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,204 per month. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Camp Hill is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 25 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 786 per 100,000, 60% below the national average.

Education

Camp Hill is a highly educated community — 61.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Camp Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches, including 23.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Camp Hill has a population of 8,149 with a density of 3,826 people per square mile. The median age is 43.6 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.2%), with 1.4% Black.

Population

8,149
Total Population
3,826
People / sq mi
43.6yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.3%
Female 53.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Camp Hill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.4%
13% above US avg
Spanish11.6%
13% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Camp Hill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Camp Hill is $110,938, which is 48% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Camp Hill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$110,938
48% above US avg
Per Capita Income$54,072
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
IRS Avg AGI$74,173

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.3%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,552
County GDP$28,909M

Business (County)

Restaurants716
Healthcare979
Retail898
Manufacturing194

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,206
77% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.14%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.0 min
Work from Home28.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Camp Hill is $290,300, 3% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,204 (4% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $322,535.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$290,300
3% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$322,535
Median List Price$305,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$305,000
$/Sq Ft$174
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio98.5%
Price Drops23.1%
Inventory13

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,204
4% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,447

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,206
77% above US avg
Effective Rate2.14%

Health Metrics: Camp Hill vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.3%
Premature Death8,617/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access88.7%
Healthcare Facilities979
Camp Hill has a violent crime rate of 25 per 100,000 residents, 93% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 786 per 100,000 (60% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Camp Hill vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent25.3/100K
93% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery25.3/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property785.6/100K
60% below US avg
Burglary63.4/100K
Theft722.3/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Camp Hill has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.2 inches
19% above US avg
Snowfall23.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation431 ft (131 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density3,826/sq mi
Coordinates40.2422°N, 76.9274°W
County FIPS42043
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 61.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 5.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 46.5%
D 52.4%

Winner: Democrat by 5.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+61.9%
84% above US avg
High School+95.9%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density3,826/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations6
Alt Fuel Stations8
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities979
Restaurants716
Retail Stores898

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.0 min
Work from Home28.8%

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