Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Emmaus is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 11,727. Residents earn $82,875 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
Based on current data, Emmaus receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Emmaus offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Emmaus is $82,875, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Emmaus is $244,300, 13% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,331 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Emmaus is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 62 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,122 per 100,000, 43% below the national average.
29.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Emmaus experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches, including 33.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 95.5% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $82,875 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,315 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,352 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,347 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 8,954 |
| County GDP | $31,739M |
| Restaurants | 801 |
| Healthcare | 1,107 |
| Retail | 1,187 |
| Manufacturing | 349 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,213 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.95% |
| Commute Time | 26.4 min |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |
| Census Median | $244,300 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $376,620 |
| Median List Price | $357,950 |
| Median List Price | $357,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $170 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.6% |
| Price Drops | 9.1% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,331 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,780 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,213 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.95% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,048/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,107 |
| Total Violent | 61.9/100K |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 35.4/100K |
| Assault | 26.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,122.3/100K |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 167.9/100K |
| Theft | 927.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 26.5/100K |
| Arson | 8.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 27 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.4 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 428 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,044/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5352°N, 75.4979°W |
| County FIPS | 42077 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.5% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 4,044/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,107 |
| Restaurants | 801 |
| Retail Stores | 1,187 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 27 |
| Avg Commute | 26.4 min |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |