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Intercourse, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lancaster County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,506 Population 793/sq mi density
$81,250 Median Income $33,724 per capita
$435,400 Home Value $402,592 Zillow
$1,104 Median Rent 14.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
37 Violent Crime/100K 1,604 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$435,400 home value, $1,104/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
37 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Intercourse, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,250
8% above
$33,724 per capita
Home Value
$435,400
54% above
Zillow: $402,592
Median Rent
$1,104/mo
5% below
14.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
37/100K
90% below
1,604/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
42% below
60.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Intercourse Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
108%
Home Value
154%
Rent
95%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
10%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Intercourse a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Intercourse residents earn a median household income of $81,250 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,724. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Intercourse is $435,400 , 54% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $402,592. Median rent is $1,104/month, with 14.2% 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 1985.

Safety & Crime

Intercourse reports 37 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,604/100K.

Education

19.7% of adults in Intercourse hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 60.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Intercourse has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,506
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density793/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,250
Per Capita$33,724
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$39,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153

Housing

B+
Home Value$435,400
Rent$1,104
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$402,592
Housing Units552
Rent Burden14.2%

Crime

F
Violent37/100K
Property1,604/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death6,922/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation444 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+60.7%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute11 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Intercourse was built in 1985.
21.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.4% 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.