Cross Roads, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · York County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
513 Population 282/sq mi density
$93,750 Median Income $38,021 per capita
$244,300 Home Value $336,141 Zillow
$1,000 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,750 median income, 0.4% 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

Cross Roads, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$93,750
25% above
$38,021 per capita
Home Value
$244,300
13% below
Zillow: $336,141
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
14% below
27.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
89% below
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
125%
Home Value
87%
Rent
86%
Poverty
17%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cross Roads a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
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 0.4% (89% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population513
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density282/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$93,750
Per Capita$38,021
Unemployment0.4%
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%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,602/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI44 (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.
14.4% 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.