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Messiah College, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Dauphin County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,273
Population
7,103/sq mi density
55°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
78
Violent Crime/100K
1,782 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
83.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Homeownership Rate
50.0%
24% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
7
Median year built: 2001
Ownership vs. Renting
50.0%
Owner-Occupied
50.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$900/mo
1 Bedroom
$996/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,225/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,570/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,744/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
2001
Average age of housing stock: 25 years
Homeownership Rate
50.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $396,343 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $900 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $996 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,225 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,570 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,744 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 50.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 50.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 7 |
| Median Year Built | 2001 |
| Rent Burden | 27.1% |