Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
McSherrystown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,094. Residents earn $70,890 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, McSherrystown receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. McSherrystown has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in McSherrystown is $70,890, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 17.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in McSherrystown is $188,200, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,365 per month. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
McSherrystown is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 131 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 821 per 100,000, 58% below the national average.
15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
McSherrystown 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 | 94.6% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,890 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,495 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,049 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,220 |
| Unemployment | 7.0% |
| 94% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.7% |
| 43% 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 | 2.94% |
| Commute Time | 22.5 min |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |
| Census Median | $188,200 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $239,847 |
| Median List Price | $220,750 |
| Median List Price | $220,750 |
| $/Sq Ft | $134 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.4% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,365 |
| 17% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 51.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,531 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.94% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,266/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 165 |
| Total Violent | 131.4/100K |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 131.4/100K |
| Total Property | 821.0/100K |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 164.2/100K |
| Theft | 656.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| 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 | 563 ft (172 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,067/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8035°N, 77.0199°W |
| County FIPS | 42001 |
Winner: Republican by 33.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.0% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 6,067/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 165 |
| Restaurants | 225 |
| Retail Stores | 307 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 22.5 min |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |