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Linglestown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Dauphin County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
6,747 Population 1,762/sq mi density
$89,887 Median Income $45,667 per capita
$242,800 Home Value $258,294 Zillow
$1,647 Median Rent 21.2% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
269 Violent Crime/100K 2,417 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$89,887 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$242,800 home value, $1,647/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
269 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Linglestown, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$89,887
20% above
$45,667 per capita
Home Value
$242,800
14% below
Zillow: $258,294
Median Rent
$1,647/mo
42% above
21.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
269/100K
29% below
2,417/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.4%
1% below
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
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)

Income
120%
Home Value
86%
Rent
142%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
99%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
71%
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.