At a Glance
Median Income
$68,299
$34,265 per capita
Home Value
$196,600
Zillow: $270,750
Median Rent
$1,372/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
16.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Emigsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Emigsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Emigsville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Emigsville residents earn a median household income of $68,299 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,265. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% 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 Emigsville is $196,600 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,750. Median rent is $1,372/month, with 29.0% 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 1959.
Education
23.7% of adults in Emigsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Emigsville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population3,942
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density2,877/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$68,299
Per Capita$34,265
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty16.8%
County GDP$39,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
Housing
A+
Home Value$196,600
Rent$1,372
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$270,750
Housing Units1,514
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death6,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation420 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Emigsville was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.8% 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.