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Chambersburg, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Franklin County County
Chambersburg, PA
At a Glance
How Chambersburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chambersburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Chambersburg a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Chambersburg residents earn a median household income of $56,177 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,562. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,466 business establishments, including 288 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chambersburg is $196,200 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,779. Median rent is $1,088/month, with 27.0% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
Chambersburg reports 279 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,324/100K. The murder rate is 18.9/100K.
Education
26.7% of adults in Chambersburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chambersburg 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 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.