Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Emigsville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,942. Residents earn $68,299 per year, which is 9% below the national average.
Based on current data, Emigsville receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Emigsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Emigsville is $68,299, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 16.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Emigsville is $196,600, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,372 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Emigsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches, including 29.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 90.6% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.4% |
| 30% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,299 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,265 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,153 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,509 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 14,605 |
| County GDP | $39,951M |
| Restaurants | 1,139 |
| Healthcare | 1,279 |
| Retail | 1,900 |
| Manufacturing | 1,012 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,335 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.22% |
| Commute Time | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |
| Census Median | $196,600 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $250,000 |
| Median List Price | $250,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $158 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,372 |
| 18% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,335 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.22% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,922/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,279 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 52 |
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.2 inches |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 29.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,877/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0080°N, 76.7303°W |
| County FIPS | 42071 |
Winner: Republican by 16 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.7% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,877/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,279 |
| Restaurants | 1,139 |
| Retail Stores | 1,900 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 52 |
| Avg Commute | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |