Sign In Register

McKnightstown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Adams County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
728 Population 502/sq mi density
$111,923 Median Income $29,585 per capita
$185,900 Home Value $342,538 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
394 Violent Crime/100K 1,578 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$111,923 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$185,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
394 violent crimes/100K (4% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher

McKnightstown, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$111,923
49% above
$29,585 per capita
Home Value
$185,900
34% below
Zillow: $342,538
Violent Crime
394/100K
4% above
1,578/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
32% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
51°F
293 sunny days/yr

How McKnightstown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
149%
Home Value
66%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
68%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
104%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McKnightstown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

McKnightstown residents earn a median household income of $111,923 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,585. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,237 business establishments, including 225 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McKnightstown is $185,900 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $342,538. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

McKnightstown reports 394 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 4% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,578/100K.

Education

22.9% of adults in McKnightstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McKnightstown has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population728
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density502/mi²
Male / Female31% / 69%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$111,923
Per Capita$29,585
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$4,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,049

Housing

A+
Home Value$185,900
Rent
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$342,538
Housing Units251
Rent Burden27.4%

Crime

F
Violent394/100K
Property1,578/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death6,266/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation635 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute33 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

McKnightstown was founded in 2010.
The median home in McKnightstown was built in 1938.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gettysburg Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
49.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 225 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.