At a Glance
Median Income
$77,917
$41,959 per capita
Home Value
$238,600
Zillow: $345,245
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Conestoga Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Conestoga's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Conestoga a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Conestoga residents earn a median household income of $77,917 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,959. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,389 business establishments, including 789 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Conestoga is $238,600 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,245. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
28.7% of adults in Conestoga hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Conestoga has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population1,174
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density564/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,917
Per Capita$41,959
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$28,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201
Housing
A+
Home Value$238,600
Rent
Ownership92.6%
Zillow$345,245
Housing Units492
Rent Burden15.0%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,602/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation424 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+18.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute27 min
Broadband75.7%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Conestoga was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 789 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.