Millerstown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Perry County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
701 Population 825/sq mi density
$90,921 Median Income $36,556 per capita
$198,000 Home Value $309,546 Zillow
$700 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$90,921 median income, 2.5% 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

Millerstown, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,921
21% above
$36,556 per capita
Home Value
$198,000
30% below
Zillow: $309,546
Median Rent
$700/mo
40% below
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.3%
8% above
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
51°F

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
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Millerstown a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 2.5% (31% 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 $309,546. 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.

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 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population701
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density825/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,921
Per Capita$36,556
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$1,362M
Avg Weekly Wage$821

Housing

A+
Home Value$198,000
Rent$700
Ownership79.9%
Zillow$309,546
Housing Units292
Rent Burden37.5%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death8,792/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
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.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.