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Millerstown, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Millerstown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 701. Residents earn $90,921 per year, which is 21% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
701 Population 825/sq mi density
$90,921 Median Income $36,556 per capita
$198,000 Home Value $291,858 Zillow
$700 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,921 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$198,000 home value, $700/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $90,921
21% higher than US avg
Home Value $198,000
30% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.3%
8% higher than US avg
Median Rent $700
40% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.6%
63% lower than US avg

How Millerstown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population701
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density825/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,921
Per Capita$36,556
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$1,362M
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$198,000
Rent$700
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$291,858
Housing Units292
Rent Burden37.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation537 ft (164 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.3%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+15.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute33 min
Broadband90.3%
Libraries4

Is Millerstown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Millerstown receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Millerstown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Millerstown is $90,921, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Millerstown is $198,000, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Millerstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Millerstown has a population of 701 with a density of 825 people per square mile. The median age is 36.9 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.4%).

Population

701
Total Population
825
People / sq mi
36.9yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.5%
Female 55.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Millerstown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.3%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.7%
80% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Millerstown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Millerstown is $90,921, which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Millerstown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$90,921
21% above US avg
Per Capita Income$36,556
Avg Weekly Wage$821
IRS Avg AGI$66,071

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.6%
63% below US avg
Establishments (County)896
County GDP$1,362M

Business (County)

Restaurants72
Healthcare74
Retail126
Manufacturing42

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,484
28% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.26%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.2 min
Drive Alone73.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Millerstown is $198,000, 30% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $700 (40% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $291,858.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$198,000
30% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$291,858

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$700
40% below US avg
Rent Burden37.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.9%
Housing Units292
Median Year Built1953

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,484
28% above US avg
Effective Rate2.26%
Millerstown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area enjoys 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation537 ft (164 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density825/sq mi
Coordinates40.5557°N, 77.1515°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42099
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 36.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 49.3-point margin. 90.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.1%
D 24.8%

Winner: Republican by 49.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.3%
8% above US avg
High School+94.6%
Graduate Degree+15.2%
School Test Score5.95
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density825/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.3%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities74
Restaurants72
Retail Stores126

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.2 min
Drive Alone73.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.6%

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