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East Petersburg, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lancaster County County
East Petersburg, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is East Petersburg a Good Place to Live?
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 1.7% (53% 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 $348,791. 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.
Safety & Crime
East Petersburg reports 44 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,041/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.