At a Glance
Median Income
$71,138
$30,696 per capita
Home Value
$175,100
Zillow: $305,937
Median Rent
$1,361/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Hallam Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hallam's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hallam a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hallam residents earn a median household income of $71,138 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,696. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% 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 Hallam is $175,100 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,937. Median rent is $1,361/month, with 26.1% 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 1995.
Education
26.5% of adults in Hallam hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hallam has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population2,772
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density4,137/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,138
Per Capita$30,696
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$39,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
Housing
A+
Home Value$175,100
Rent$1,361
Ownership48.6%
Zillow$305,937
Housing Units1,190
Rent Burden26.1%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death6,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain44.3 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation372 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute23 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Hallam was founded in 1770.
The median home in Hallam was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.