Lititz, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Lititz is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 9,599. Residents earn $82,861 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
9,599 Population 4,138/sq mi density
$82,861 Median Income $43,376 per capita
$264,600 Home Value $448,603 Zillow
$1,207 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
85 Violent Crime/100K 575 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$82,861 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$264,600 home value, $1,207/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
85 violent crimes/100K (78% below avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $82,861
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $264,600
6% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 85/100K
78% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 38.3%
14% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,207
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.6%
95% lower than US avg

How Lititz Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population9,599
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density4,138/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A+
Median Income$82,861
Per Capita$43,376
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$39,951M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$264,600
Rent$1,207
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$448,603

Crime

F
Violent85/100K
Property575/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault53/100K
Burglary32/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation381 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.3%
High School+96.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute22 min
EV Stations6
Libraries17

Is Lititz a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lititz receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Lititz offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lititz is $82,861, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lititz is $264,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,207 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Lititz is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 85 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 575 per 100,000, 71% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 38.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Lititz experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Lititz has a population of 9,599 with a density of 4,138 people per square mile. The median age is 41.1 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.8%), with 1.1% Black.

Population

9,599
Total Population
4,138
People / sq mi
41.1yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
2.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Lititz vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.9%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.1%
62% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lititz vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lititz is $82,861, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Lititz vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,861
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,376
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
IRS Avg AGI$82,509

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.6%
95% below US avg
Establishments (County)14,605
County GDP$39,951M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,139
Healthcare1,279
Retail1,900
Manufacturing1,012

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,335
81% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.39%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.2 min
Work from Home7.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Lititz is $264,600, 6% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,207 (4% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $448,603.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$264,600
6% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$448,603
Median List Price$325,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$325,000
$/Sq Ft$219
Homes Sold7
Sale-to-List Ratio99.2%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory7

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,207
4% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied65.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,335
81% above US avg
Effective Rate2.39%

Health Metrics: Lititz vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.3%
Premature Death6,922/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access81.2%
Healthcare Facilities1,279
Lititz has a violent crime rate of 85 per 100,000 residents, 78% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 575 per 100,000 (71% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Lititz vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent85.2/100K
78% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape10.7/100K
Robbery21.3/100K
Assault53.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property574.9/100K
71% below US avg
Burglary31.9/100K
Theft532.3/100K
Vehicle Theft10.7/100K
Arson10.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)52

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Lititz has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.1 inches
11% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation381 ft (116 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density4,138/sq mi
Coordinates40.1540°N, 76.3043°W
County FIPS42071
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 38.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.5%
D 41.5%

Winner: Republican by 16 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+38.3%
14% above US avg
High School+96.1%
School Test Score5.95
A Education Grade (4.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density4,138/sq mi
Total Area2.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations6
Alt Fuel Stations8
Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities1,279
Restaurants1,139
Retail Stores1,900

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)52
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.2 min
Work from Home7.4%

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