Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Littlestown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,810. Residents earn $68,415 per year, which is 9% below the national average.
Based on current data, Littlestown receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Littlestown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Littlestown is $68,415, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. 13.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Littlestown is $240,000, 15% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,020 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Littlestown is below the national average at 180 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,012 per 100,000, 48% below the national average.
15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Littlestown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches, including 28.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,415 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,458 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,049 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,220 |
| Unemployment | 0.2% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,237 |
| County GDP | $4,729M |
| Restaurants | 225 |
| Healthcare | 165 |
| Retail | 307 |
| Manufacturing | 106 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,531 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.30% |
| Commute Time | 31.3 min |
| Work from Home | 15.8% |
| Census Median | $240,000 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $333,120 |
| Median List Price | $314,500 |
| Median List Price | $314,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $146 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.5% |
| Price Drops | 28.6% |
| Inventory | 14 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,020 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,531 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.30% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,266/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 165 |
| Total Violent | 180.0/100K |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 45.0/100K |
| Assault | 135.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,012.4/100K |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 135.0/100K |
| Theft | 832.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 45.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.1 inches |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 634 ft (193 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,628/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7455°N, 77.0857°W |
| County FIPS | 42001 |
Winner: Republican by 33.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.6% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,628/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 165 |
| Restaurants | 225 |
| Retail Stores | 307 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 31.3 min |
| Work from Home | 15.8% |