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McConnellsburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Franklin County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,005 Population 2,871/sq mi density
$36,563 Median Income $32,011 per capita
$173,800 Home Value $207,595 Zillow
$778 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
64 Violent Crime/100K 2,248 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$36,563 median income, 5.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$173,800 home value, $778/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
64 violent crimes/100K
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: $207,595
Median Rent
$778/mo
33% below
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
64/100K
83% below
2,248/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
15% below
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
20.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

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
161%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McConnellsburg a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
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 5.8% (61% 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 $207,595. 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.

Safety & Crime

McConnellsburg reports 64 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,248/100K.

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 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,005
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density2,871/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$36,563
Per Capita$32,011
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty20.4%
County GDP$8,379M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068

Housing

B+
Home Value$173,800
Rent$778
Ownership39.5%
Zillow$207,595
Housing Units585
Rent Burden27.6%

Crime

F
Violent64/100K
Property2,248/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death7,611/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
26.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 288 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.