Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Mercersburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,940. Residents earn $69,583 per year, which is 7% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mercersburg receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Mercersburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mercersburg is $69,583, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Mercersburg is $210,400, 25% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $784 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Mercersburg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 64 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,248 per 100,000, near the national average.
19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Mercersburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. 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 40.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $69,583 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,321 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,068 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,390 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,466 |
| County GDP | $8,379M |
| Restaurants | 288 |
| Healthcare | 343 |
| Retail | 454 |
| Manufacturing | 201 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,983 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.37% |
| Commute Time | 28.9 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |
| Census Median | $210,400 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $283,577 |
| Median List Price | $424,900 |
| Median List Price | $424,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $144 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.5% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $784 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,983 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.37% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,611/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 343 |
| Total Violent | 64.2/100K |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 64.2/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,247.9/100K |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 385.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,862.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.6 inches |
| 6% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 547 ft (167 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,156/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8319°N, 77.9029°W |
| County FIPS | 42055 |
Winner: Republican by 43 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.2% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,156/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 343 |
| Restaurants | 288 |
| Retail Stores | 454 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 28.9 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |