At a Glance
Median Income
$93,750
$38,021 per capita
Home Value
$244,300
Zillow: $336,141
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,790/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Cross Roads Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cross Roads's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cross Roads a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cross Roads residents earn a median household income of $93,750 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,021. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% 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 Cross Roads is $244,300 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,141. Median rent is $1,000/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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Cross Roads reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,790/100K.
Education
14.7% of adults in Cross Roads hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population513
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density282/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,750
Per Capita$38,021
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$28,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201
Housing
A+
Home Value$244,300
Rent$1,000
Ownership89.8%
Zillow$336,141
Housing Units208
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,790/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,602/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation788 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute39 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Cross Roads was founded in 1844.
The median home in Cross Roads was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 789 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.