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Heidelberg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Washington County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,185 Population 4,086/sq mi density
$64,804 Median Income $51,490 per capita
$157,900 Home Value $183,997 Zillow
$939 Median Rent 22.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
161 Violent Crime/100K 322 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$64,804 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,900 home value, $939/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
161 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Heidelberg, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,804
14% below
$51,490 per capita
Home Value
$157,900
44% below
Zillow: $183,997
Median Rent
$939/mo
19% below
22.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
161/100K
58% below
322/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
24% below
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Heidelberg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Heidelberg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
86%
Home Value
56%
Rent
81%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Heidelberg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Heidelberg residents earn a median household income of $64,804 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,490. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,697 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Heidelberg is $157,900 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,997. Median rent is $939/month, with 22.4% 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 1950.

Safety & Crime

Heidelberg reports 161 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 322/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

25.7% of adults in Heidelberg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Heidelberg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,185
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density4,086/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,804
Per Capita$51,490
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$18,672M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391

Housing

A+
Home Value$157,900
Rent$939
Ownership68.6%
Zillow$183,997
Housing Units713
Rent Burden22.4%

Crime

F
Violent161/100K
Property322/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault161/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,243/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation837 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

Heidelberg was founded in 1903.
The median home in Heidelberg was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.