At a Glance
Median Income
$86,614
$40,547 per capita
Home Value
$248,100
Zillow: $366,809
Median Rent
$1,323/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.5%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How East Petersburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Petersburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Petersburg a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Petersburg residents earn a median household income of $86,614 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,547. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,605 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Petersburg is $248,100 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $366,809. Median rent is $1,323/month, with 21.7% 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 1962.
Education
34.5% of adults in East Petersburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% above the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Petersburg has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population4,575
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density3,781/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,614
Per Capita$40,547
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$39,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
Housing
A+
Home Value$248,100
Rent$1,323
Ownership90.1%
Zillow$366,809
Housing Units1,923
Rent Burden21.7%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death6,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation379 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.5%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries17
Did You Know?
East Petersburg was founded in 1812.
The median home in East Petersburg was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.