At a Glance
Median Income
$68,117
$37,276 per capita
Home Value
$215,100
Zillow: $336,820
Median Rent
$1,070/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
258/100K
1,469/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Ephrata Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ephrata's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ephrata a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ephrata residents earn a median household income of $68,117 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,276. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% 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 Ephrata is $215,100 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,820. Median rent is $1,070/month, with 24.8% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Ephrata reports 258 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,469/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.9% of adults in Ephrata hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ephrata has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population13,729
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density4,014/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,117
Per Capita$37,276
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$39,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
Housing
A+
Home Value$215,100
Rent$1,070
Ownership54.3%
Zillow$336,820
Housing Units5,953
Rent Burden24.8%
Crime
F
Violent258/100K
Property1,469/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault214/100K
Burglary295/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death6,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation364 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Ephrata was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.
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