At a Glance
Median Income
$59,423
$28,320 per capita
Home Value
$171,600
Zillow: $281,634
Median Rent
$1,130/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Dallastown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dallastown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dallastown a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dallastown residents earn a median household income of $59,423 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,320. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% 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 Dallastown is $171,600 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,634. Median rent is $1,130/month, with 28.6% 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 1959.
Education
25.5% of adults in Dallastown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dallastown 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 46.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population4,171
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density5,280/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,423
Per Capita$28,320
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$28,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201
Housing
A+
Home Value$171,600
Rent$1,130
Ownership43.3%
Zillow$281,634
Housing Units1,873
Rent Burden28.6%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,602/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain46.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation889 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Dallastown was founded in 1844.
The median home in Dallastown was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.5% 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.