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Mercersburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Franklin County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,940 Population 2,156/sq mi density
$69,583 Median Income $40,321 per capita
$210,400 Home Value $283,577 Zillow
$784 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
64 Violent Crime/100K 2,248 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$69,583 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$210,400 home value, $784/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
64 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Mercersburg, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,583
7% below
$40,321 per capita
Home Value
$210,400
25% below
Zillow: $283,577
Median Rent
$784/mo
33% below
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
64/100K
83% below
2,248/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
43% below
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
55°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Mercersburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
93%
Home Value
75%
Rent
67%
Poverty
64%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mercersburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mercersburg residents earn a median household income of $69,583 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,321. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% 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 Mercersburg is $210,400 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,577. Median rent is $784/month, with 23.0% 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 1950.

Safety & Crime

Mercersburg reports 64 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,248/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

19.2% of adults in Mercersburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mercersburg has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,940
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density2,156/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,583
Per Capita$40,321
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$8,379M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068

Housing

A+
Home Value$210,400
Rent$784
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$283,577
Housing Units920
Rent Burden23.0%

Crime

F
Violent64/100K
Property2,248/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary385/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death7,611/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain35.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation547 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute29 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Mercersburg was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.6% 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.