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Ephrata, PA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Mason Price

Unpopular opinion about Ephrata

So, We have two kids and It's a a small town city with about 13,729 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has inv...

3 replies 10 upvotes best-worst
Evelyn P.

Life in Ephrata as a young professional

Hi all, I'm retired and With a population of 13,729, Ephrata is a small town. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What do you all think? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly go...

5 replies 5 upvotes living
Isaiah Mitchell

Honest thoughts on life in Ephrata

Curious what people think. I'm single, late 30s, and Poverty rate is 8.4%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $215,100, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $68,117, which feels about average for the area. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still mana...

0 replies 8 upvotes living
Isaiah Mitchell

Couple moving to Ephrata from out of state

Curious what people think. I'm retired and Crime rate is something to consider -Ephrata sits at 258.4 per 100K. Median household income is $68,117, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $68,117 in Ephrata...

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Aurora A.

Affordable areas near Ephrata?

Hey folks, We're a young couple and Household incomes average around $68,117 in Ephrata. Median household income is $68,117, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $215,100, which is actually reasonable. It's a a small town city with about 13,729 people. Traffic...

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mia_dude

Top 5 things I love about Ephrata

Curious what people think. Born and raised here. Median household income is $68,117, which feels about average for the area. It's a a small town city with about 13,729 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school syste...

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boston_aurora

Quick question about Ephrata

Hey folks, Household incomes average around $68,117 in Ephrata.

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Samuel E.

Ephrata in the winter -how bad?

Hey everyone, I'm a remote worker and The unemployment rate is 1.3%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Worth the trade-offs? The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Andrew

How is Ephrata for outdoor activities?

Hey folks, I work in engineering and Median household income is $68,117, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 13,729, Ephrata is a small town. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Stella Taylor

Best apartments in Ephrata under ?

Median household income is $68,117, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 13,729, Ephrata is a small town. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Is this norm...

3 replies 15 upvotes housing
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