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Lititz, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lancaster County County

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 30.7% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
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
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Lititz, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,861
10% above
$43,376 per capita
Home Value
$264,600
6% below
Zillow: $448,603
Median Rent
$1,207/mo
4% above
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
85/100K
78% below
575/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.3%
14% above
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Lititz Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
110%
Home Value
94%
Rent
104%
Poverty
5%
Bachelor's
114%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lititz a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lititz residents earn a median household income of $82,861 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,376. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% 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 Lititz is $264,600 , 6% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $448,603. Median rent is $1,207/month, with 30.7% 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

Lititz reports 85 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 575/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

38.3% of adults in Lititz hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% above the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lititz has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population9,599
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density4,138/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$82,861
Per Capita$43,376
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$39,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153

Housing

A+
Home Value$264,600
Rent$1,207
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$448,603
Housing Units3,999
Rent Burden30.7%

Crime

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

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation381 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.3%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+14.9%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries17

Did You Know?

Lititz was founded in 1710.
The median home in Lititz was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.3% 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.