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Dillsburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cumberland County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,638 Population 3,257/sq mi density
$80,977 Median Income $36,380 per capita
$206,100 Home Value $366,621 Zillow
$964 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
78 Violent Crime/100K 1,782 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$80,977 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$206,100 home value, $964/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Dillsburg, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,977
8% above
$36,380 per capita
Home Value
$206,100
27% below
Zillow: $366,621
Median Rent
$964/mo
17% below
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
78/100K
79% below
1,782/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
22% below
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Dillsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Dillsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
108%
Home Value
73%
Rent
83%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dillsburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dillsburg residents earn a median household income of $80,977 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,380. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,995 business establishments, including 574 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dillsburg is $206,100 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $366,621. Median rent is $964/month, with 23.0% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Dillsburg reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,782/100K.

Education

26.3% of adults in Dillsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dillsburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,638
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density3,257/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$80,977
Per Capita$36,380
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$23,098M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,253

Housing

A+
Home Value$206,100
Rent$964
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$366,621
Housing Units1,054
Rent Burden23.0%

Crime

F
Violent78/100K
Property1,782/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death5,769/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation572 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Dillsburg was founded in 1740.
The median home in Dillsburg was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 574 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.