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Cross Roads, PA

Pennsylvania · York County · Metropolitan Area

Cross Roads is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 513. Residents earn $93,750 per year, which is 25% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
513 Population 282/sq mi density
$93,750 Median Income $38,021 per capita
$244,300 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,750 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$244,300 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $93,750
25% higher than US avg
Home Value $244,300
13% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.7%
56% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.2%
94% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.1%
83% lower than US avg

How Cross Roads Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population513
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density282/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$93,750
Per Capita$38,021
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$28,433M
Commute39 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$244,300
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units208
Rent Burden27.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.5 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation788 ft (240 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute39 min
Broadband83.8%
Libraries14

Is Cross Roads a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cross Roads 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, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Cross Roads stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cross Roads is $93,750, 25% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cross Roads is $244,300, 13% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Cross Roads experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches, including 24.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Cross Roads has a population of 513 with a density of 282 people per square mile. The median age is 47.3 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.8%), with 1.4% Hispanic, 1.6% Black.

Population

513
Total Population
282
People / sq mi
47.3yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Cross Roads vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.8%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cross Roads vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cross Roads is $93,750, which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Cross Roads vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$93,750
25% above US avg
Per Capita Income$38,021
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201
IRS Avg AGI$76,261

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.2%
94% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.1%
83% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,389
County GDP$28,433M

Business (County)

Restaurants789
Healthcare1,029
Retail1,183
Manufacturing524

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,050
101% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.89%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.7 min
Drive Alone80.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Cross Roads is $244,300, 13% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$244,300
13% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,000
14% below US avg
Rent Burden27.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.8%
Housing Units208
Median Year Built1979

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,050
101% above US avg
Effective Rate2.89%
Cross Roads has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.5 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.5 inches
22% above US avg
Snowfall24.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation788 ft (240 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density282/sq mi
Coordinates39.8200°N, 76.5728°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyYork County County
County FIPS42133
Cross Roads is located in York County County. It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 25.3-point margin. 83.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.2%
D 36.9%

Winner: Republican by 25.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.7%
56% below US avg
High School+89.1%
Graduate Degree+4.5%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density282/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi
CountyYork County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.8%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities1,029
Restaurants789
Retail Stores1,183

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.7 min
Drive Alone80.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.0%

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