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McSherrystown, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Adams County County
McSherrystown, PA
At a Glance
How McSherrystown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McSherrystown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is McSherrystown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
McSherrystown residents earn a median household income of $70,890 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,495. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.7% 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 McSherrystown is $188,200 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,847. Median rent is $1,365/month, with 29.4% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
McSherrystown reports 65 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 32/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.0% of adults in McSherrystown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McSherrystown has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°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 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.