At a Glance
Median Income
$89,887
$45,667 per capita
Home Value
$242,800
Zillow: $258,294
Median Rent
$1,647/mo
21.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
269/100K
2,417/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.4%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Linglestown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Linglestown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Linglestown a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Linglestown residents earn a median household income of $89,887 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,667. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% 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 Linglestown is $242,800 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,294. Median rent is $1,647/month, with 21.2% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Linglestown reports 269 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,417/100K.
Education
33.4% of adults in Linglestown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Linglestown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population6,747
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density1,762/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$89,887
Per Capita$45,667
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$28,909M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
Housing
A+
Home Value$242,800
Rent$1,647
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$258,294
Housing Units2,775
Rent Burden21.2%
Crime
F
Violent269/100K
Property2,417/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,617/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation507 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.4%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Linglestown was built in 1971.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.4% 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.