At a Glance
Median Income
$53,148
$50,557 per capita
Home Value
$240,200
Zillow: $375,237
Median Rent
$1,116/mo
35.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
244/100K
1,174/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.5%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Hummelstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hummelstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hummelstown a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hummelstown residents earn a median household income of $53,148 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,557. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,552 business establishments, including 716 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hummelstown is $240,200 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,237. Median rent is $1,116/month, with 35.9% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
Hummelstown reports 244 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,174/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
45.5% of adults in Hummelstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% above the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hummelstown has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,526
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density3,650/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,148
Per Capita$50,557
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$28,909M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
Housing
A
Home Value$240,200
Rent$1,116
Ownership54.5%
Zillow$375,237
Housing Units2,251
Rent Burden35.9%
Crime
F
Violent244/100K
Property1,174/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault221/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,617/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation391 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.5%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+17.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Hummelstown was built in 1963.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 716 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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