Ephrata, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lancaster County County
Ephrata, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Ephrata a Good Place to Live?
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 1.9% (47% 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 29 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 909/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.