Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Ephrata is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 13,729. Residents earn $68,117 per year, which is 9% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ephrata receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Ephrata offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ephrata is $68,117, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Ephrata is $215,100, 24% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Ephrata is below the national average at 258 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,469 per 100,000, 25% below the national average.
22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Ephrata experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. 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 40.
| English Only | 89.2% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.8% |
| 19% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,117 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,276 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,153 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,509 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% |
| 32% below 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 | 2.95% |
| Commute Time | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
| Census Median | $215,100 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $288,797 |
| Median List Price | $288,797 |
| $/Sq Ft | $169 |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.4% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,070 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,311 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,335 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.95% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,922/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,279 |
| Total Violent | 258.4/100K |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 36.9/100K |
| Robbery | 7.4/100K |
| Assault | 214.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,469.2/100K |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 295.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,122.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 51.7/100K |
| Arson | 14.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 52 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.1 inches |
| 11% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,014/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1809°N, 76.1802°W |
| County FIPS | 42071 |
Winner: Republican by 16 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.9% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 4,014/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 9 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 10 |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,279 |
| Restaurants | 1,139 |
| Retail Stores | 1,900 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 52 |
| Avg Commute | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |