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Millerstown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Perry County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
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
198 Violent Crime/100K 1,503 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
198 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Millerstown, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,921
21% above
$36,556 per capita
Home Value
$198,000
30% below
Zillow: $291,858
Median Rent
$700/mo
40% below
37.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
198/100K
48% below
1,503/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.3%
8% above
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
52°F
282 sunny days/yr

How Millerstown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
121%
Home Value
70%
Rent
60%
Poverty
37%
Bachelor's
108%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
52%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Millerstown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Millerstown residents earn a median household income of $90,921 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,556. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 896 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Millerstown is $198,000 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,858. Median rent is $700/month, with 37.5% 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 1953.

Safety & Crime

Millerstown reports 198 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,503/100K.

Education

36.3% of adults in Millerstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% above the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population701
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density825/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,921
Per Capita$36,556
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$1,362M
Avg Weekly Wage$821

Housing

A+
Home Value$198,000
Rent$700
Ownership79.9%
Zillow$291,858
Housing Units292
Rent Burden37.5%

Crime

F
Violent198/100K
Property1,503/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death8,792/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation537 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.3%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+15.2%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute33 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Millerstown was founded in 1780.
The median home in Millerstown was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.