McConnellsburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Franklin County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,005 Population 2,871/sq mi density
$36,563 Median Income $32,011 per capita
$173,800 Home Value $220,700 Zillow
$778 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$36,563 median income, 11.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$173,800 home value, $778/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher

McConnellsburg, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,563
51% below
$32,011 per capita
Home Value
$173,800
38% below
Zillow: $220,700
Median Rent
$778/mo
33% below
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
15% below
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
11.2%
211% above
20.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
55°F

How McConnellsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
49%
Home Value
62%
Rent
67%
Poverty
165%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
311%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McConnellsburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

McConnellsburg residents earn a median household income of $36,563 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,011. The unemployment rate stands at 11.2% (211% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,466 business establishments, including 288 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McConnellsburg is $173,800 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $220,700. Median rent is $778/month, with 27.6% 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 1955.

Education

28.6% of adults in McConnellsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McConnellsburg has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population1,005
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density2,871/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

D
Median Income$36,563
Per Capita$32,011
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty20.4%
County GDP$8,379M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068

Housing

B+
Home Value$173,800
Rent$778
Ownership39.5%
Zillow$220,700
Housing Units585
Rent Burden27.6%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death7,611/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain35.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation898 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+16.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute14 min
Broadband73.6%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

McConnellsburg was founded in 1786.
The median home in McConnellsburg was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 288 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.