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Orrstown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cumberland County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
357 Population 5,950/sq mi density
$65,217 Median Income $29,058 per capita
$144,500 Home Value $275,223 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
126 Violent Crime/100K 1,746 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,217 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,500 home value, $3,501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
126 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Orrstown, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,217
13% below
$29,058 per capita
Home Value
$144,500
49% below
Zillow: $275,223
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
201% above
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
126/100K
67% below
1,746/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.1%
88% below
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Orrstown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
87%
Home Value
51%
Rent
301%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Orrstown a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Orrstown residents earn a median household income of $65,217 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,058. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,995 business establishments, including 574 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Orrstown is $144,500 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $275,223. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 51.0% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Orrstown reports 126 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,746/100K.

Education

4.1% of adults in Orrstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Orrstown has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population357
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density5,950/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,217
Per Capita$29,058
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$23,098M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,253

Housing

A+
Home Value$144,500
Rent$3,501
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$275,223
Housing Units159
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent126/100K
Property1,746/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death5,769/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation676 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.1%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute21 min
Broadband75.4%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Orrstown was founded in 1815.
The median home in Orrstown was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Gettysburg Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 574 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.