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Mercersburg, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Franklin County County
Mercersburg, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Mercersburg a Good Place to Live?
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.