At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
83.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
0.0% poverty rate
How Messiah College Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Messiah College's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Messiah College a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
83.3% of adults in Messiah College hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(147% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Messiah College has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population2,273
Median Age20.0 yrs
Density7,103/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$24,645
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$28,909M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership50.0%
Zillow$396,343
Housing Units7
Rent Burden27.1%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Premature Death8,617/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation504 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+83.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+33.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute9 min
Broadband50.0%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Messiah College was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
3.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 716 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.