Pen Mar, PA

Pennsylvania · Franklin County · Chambersburg Metro

Pen Mar is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,338. Residents earn $117,010 per year, which is 56% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

1,338 Population 1,808/sq mi density

$117,010 Median Income $40,216 per capita

$264,100 Home Value $269,344 Zillow

52°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr

298 Violent Crime/100K 2,791 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.8 / 5.0

$117,010 median income, 3.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$264,100 home value

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

298 violent crimes/100K (22% below avg)

Education

3.4 / 5.0

30.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $117,010

56% higher than US avg

Home Value $264,100

6% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 298/100K

22% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 30.4%

10% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 43.8%

36% higher than US avg

Unemployment 3.2%

11% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,338

Median Age35.3 yrs

Density1,808/mi²

Male / Female36% / 64%

Largest GroupWhite 84%

Veterans15.9%

Economy

A+

Median Income$117,010

Per Capita$40,216

Unemployment3.2%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$8,379M

Commute30 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$264,100

RentN/A

Ownership96.0%

Zillow$269,344

Housing Units414

Rent Burden26.4%

Crime

Violent298/100K

Property2,791/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%

UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)

AQI40 (Good)

Sunny Days297/yr

Elevation930 ft (283 m)

Education

Bachelor's+30.4%

High School+86.6%

Graduate+11.6%

School Score5.86

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%

Commute30 min

Broadband94.1%

EV Stations1

Libraries8

Is Pen Mar a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pen Mar receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Pen Mar offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pen Mar is $117,010, which is significantly higher than the national average / 56% above $75,149. This places Pen Mar among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pen Mar is $264,100, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Pen Mar is below the national average at 298 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,791 per 100,000, 42% above the national average.

Education

30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Pen Mar experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Pen Mar has a population of 1,338 with a density of 1,808 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles. The median age is 35.3 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 63.6% female and 36.4% male. The city is predominantly White (84.1%), with 3.1% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents. 15.9% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 8.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 91.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,338

Total Population

1,808

People / sq mi

35.3yrs

Median Age

9% below US avg

0.7mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 36.4%

Female 63.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Pen Mar vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 100.0%

27% above US avg

Spanish 0.0%

100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pen Mar vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pen Mar is $117,010, which is 56% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,216. The average weekly wage is $1,068, 25% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 3,466 business establishments, including 288 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.6, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes. 17.1% of workers work from home.

Income: Pen Mar vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$117,010
	56% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$40,216
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,068
IRS Avg AGI	$69,390
Gini Index	0.421 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.2%
	11% below US avg
Poverty Rate	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Establishments (County)	3,466
County GDP	$8,379M

Business (County)

Restaurants	288
Healthcare	343
Retail	454
Manufacturing	201

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,983
	42% above US avg
Cost of Living	97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.89%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	30.0 min
Drive Alone	70.7%
Public Transit	0.5%
Work from Home	17.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Pen Mar is $264,100, 6% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $269,344. Fair market rent ranges from $996 for a one-bedroom to $1,225 for a two-bedroom apartment. 96.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 414 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1986. The average annual property tax is $4,983 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 26.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$264,100
	6% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$269,344

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	26.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	96.0%
Owner-Occupied	96.0%
Renter-Occupied	4.0%
Housing Units	414
Median Year Built	1986

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,983
	42% above US avg
Effective Rate	1.89%

In Pen Mar, 43.8% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,628. The dentist ratio is 1:2,149. 73.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.4 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Pen Mar vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	43.8%
	36% above US avg

Behaviors & Mental Health


Short Sleep	38.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	91.8%

Primary Care	1:1,628
Dentists	1:2,149
Mental Health	1:727
Dental Visits	65.7%
Premature Death	7,611/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.4/10
Exercise Access	73.4%
Healthcare Facilities	343

Pen Mar has a violent crime rate of 298 per 100,000 residents, 22% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,791 per 100,000, 42% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 14 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Pen Mar receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Pen Mar vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	297.7/100K
	22% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	2,791.2/100K
	42% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	14
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Pen Mar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 930 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	52.3°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	930 ft (283 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density	1,808/sq mi
Coordinates	39.7263°N, 77.5160°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Franklin County County
Nearest Airport	Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (HGR) 11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.13"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0449 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	76.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	32.4 / 100
Community Resilience	63.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 25, 2021.

Jan 16, 1994	2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.6	143 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.2	145 km
Jul 16, 2010	5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland	M3.6	53 km
Jun 13, 2019	9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania	M3.4	77 km
Jun 3, 2010	4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M3.1	61 km
Jan 17, 2016	3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia	M3.0	53 km
Nov 14, 1997	0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania	M3.0	117 km
Apr 24, 2009	1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M2.9	56 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M2.9	145 km
Sep 15, 2019	5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania	M2.8	56 km
May 10, 1993	1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania	M2.8	145 km
Oct 25, 2009	4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M2.8	62 km
Mar 15, 1993	5 km W of Columbia, Maryland	M2.7	76 km
Oct 28, 1994	1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland	M2.7	92 km
Mar 11, 1995	0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania	M2.7	104 km
Jan 13, 1990	6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland	M2.6	64 km
Jun 25, 2021	2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland	M2.6	84 km
Jan 18, 1994	3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania	M2.6	122 km
Oct 28, 1996	2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania	M2.6	132 km
Jan 8, 1995	1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania	M2.5	144 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Irene (2011, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2011	Irene	Category 1	283 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	299 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

387 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 207 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Sep 24, 2001	EF3	100 km	2
Jul 19, 1996	EF3	52 km	0
May 22, 1983	EF3	23 km	0
Jun 7, 1980	EF3	48 km	0
Jun 9, 1961	EF3	97 km	0
Apr 16, 1961	EF3	36 km	0
Apr 5, 1952	EF3	47 km	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	90 km	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	35 km	0
Nov 2, 2018	EF2	51 km	0
Apr 28, 2011	EF2	66 km	0
Sep 18, 2004	EF2	98 km	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	59 km	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	36 km	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	84 km	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	100 km	0
Sep 24, 2001	EF2	46 km	0
Jul 19, 1996	EF2	42 km	0
Jun 24, 1996	EF2	98 km	0
May 29, 1995	EF2	98 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAR DEN (945 ac, 2014).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2014	BEAR DEN	945	100 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	2.9 in	Coldest
February	32°F (-0°C)	2.7 in	Driest
March	40°F (5°C)	3.4 in
April	51°F (10°C)	3.5 in
May	61°F (16°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
June	69°F (21°C)	4.0 in
July	74°F (23°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	3.4 in
September	66°F (19°C)	3.6 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.4 in
November	44°F (7°C)	3.5 in
December	34°F (1°C)	3.0 in

Pen Mar has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.7").

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Pen Mar is located in Franklin County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 10% below the national average of 33.7%. 86.6% have completed high school. 11.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 71.1% of the vote, a 43-point margin. 94.1% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 8 public libraries serving the community. 343 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 70.7% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.1%

D 28.1%

Winner: Republican by 43 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	14
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	30.4%
	10% below US avg
High School+	86.6%
Graduate Degree+	11.6%
School Test Score	5.86

B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3	Metro / under 250K
Population Density	1,808/sq mi
Total Area	0.7 sq mi
County	Franklin County County

Services

Broadband Access	94.1%
Avg Download Speed	109.1 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	5.2 Mbps
Max Download Speed	987 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	1
Alt Fuel Stations	2
Public Libraries	8
Healthcare Facilities	343
Restaurants	288
Retail Stores	454

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	30.0 min
Drive Alone	70.7%
Public Transit	0.5%
Work from Home	17.1%

Average costs for common services in Pen Mar. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$244 ($146–$390)
Specialist Visit	$342 ($195–$537)
Urgent Care Visit	$195 ($98–$342)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,147 ($781–$4,880)
Dental Cleaning	$127 ($73–$195)
Dental Filling	$244 ($146–$390)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$44 ($24–$73)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$73 ($49–$117)
Brake Pad Replacement	$293 ($146–$488)
Tire Rotation	$39 ($20–$73)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$586 ($390–$976)
Battery Replacement	$195 ($98–$342)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$98 ($59–$146)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$88 ($49–$137)
HVAC Repair	$390 ($146–$781)
HVAC System Install	$6,832 ($3,904–$11,712)
Roof Repair	$976 ($390–$1,952)
Roof Replacement	$8,784 ($5,368–$14,640)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,464 ($488–$3,416)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,640 ($4,880–$29,280)
DUI Defense	$4,880 ($1,952–$9,760)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,464 ($781–$2,928)
Will Preparation	$488 ($195–$976)
Trust Preparation	$2,440 ($976–$4,880)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($15–$44)
Women's Haircut	$54 ($29–$98)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$146 ($73–$244)
Manicure	$24 ($15–$44)
Pedicure	$39 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour)	$78 ($49–$127)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.00 ($2.93–$5.37)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.42 ($2.44–$4.88)
Loaf of Bread	$3.71 ($2.44–$5.37)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.39 ($2.93–$6.34)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.37 ($3.90–$7.32)
Rice (per lb)	$0.98 ($0.59–$1.76)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$137 ($78–$244)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$68 ($29–$146)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$68 ($39–$117)
Internet (Monthly)	$68 ($39–$98)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$63 ($29–$98)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$83 ($49–$146)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$195 ($73–$488)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,952 ($1,171–$3,416)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$68 ($29–$127)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$15 ($7.81–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$98 ($29–$244)
Driver's License Renewal	$29 ($15–$73)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,171 ($586–$2,440)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$976 ($488–$1,952)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$390 ($195–$683)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$49 ($24–$98)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$976 ($390–$2,440)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,200 ($4,880–$29,280)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$59 ($29–$98)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$98 ($49–$195)
Dog Grooming	$59 ($29–$98)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$39 ($20–$73)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$293 ($146–$488)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$195 ($98–$390)

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Top Industries in Franklin County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	8,715	212	$70,960	1.76
Transportation & Warehousing	8,514	149	$59,593	3.33
Health Care & Social Assistance	8,499	464	$56,818	0.98
Retail Trade	7,364	446	$33,282	1.22
Accommodation & Food Services	4,403	290	$20,558	0.80
Administrative & Waste Services	2,581	175	$42,732	0.73
Construction	2,433	312	$65,747	0.77
Other Services	2,031	348	$33,485	1.12
Professional & Technical Services	1,886	250	$77,295	0.45
Agriculture & Forestry	1,514	100	$47,449	3.10
Wholesale Trade	1,314	144	$64,182	0.55
Finance & Insurance	1,107	148	$87,847	0.45
Educational Services	722	33	$47,722	0.58
Arts & Entertainment	664	45	$21,355	0.65
Real Estate	357	92	$50,368	0.38
Management of Companies	352	26	$220,156	0.35
Information & Technology	221	36	$50,050	0.20
Mining & Oil/Gas	187	9	$69,821	0.82
Utilities	54	6	$116,162	0.24

Radio Stations near Pen Mar

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
92.1 Bob Rocks	alternative rock	MP3 128 kbps
99.9 WFRE Free Country	country music	MP3 96 kbps
Key 103 WAFY	hot adult contemporary	AAC 64 kbps
SkoolDaze Radio	—	MP3 128 kbps
106.9 The Eagle WWEG	classic hits	AAC+ 64 kbps
WQCM 94.3	classic rock, rock	AAC+ 64 kbps

Campgrounds Near Pen Mar

11 campgrounds found near Pen Mar.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
CAMP ROUND MEADOW	5.0/5	1	$1,000
Historic Bushman House (Gettysburg)	5.0/5	1	$400
Slyder Farmhouse	5.0/5	1	$250
Historic Rose Farmhouse	4.9/5	1	$450
CAMP MISTY MOUNT	4.7/5	29	$75–$175
Adirondack Shelters	4.6/5	2	Free
OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND	4.6/5	50	$30
Rohrbach Group Campground	4.5/5	10	$25
POPLAR GROVE YOUTH GROUP CAMPGROUND	4.3/5	3	$35
Antietam Creek Campsite	4.2/5	20	$10
McCoy's Ferry Campground	4.1/5	13	$10–$20

National Parks Near Pen Mar

128 national parks and monuments found near Pen Mar.

Park	Type	Fee
African American Civil War Memorial		Free
Anacostia Park	Park	Free
Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park	State Park	Free
Antietam National Battlefield	National Battlefield	$20
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial		Free
Baltimore-Washington Parkway	Parkway	Free
Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument	National Monument	Free
Belt Woods Natural Environment Area - Beltwoods Wildland	State Park	Free
Berkeley Springs State Park	State Park	Free
Billingsley Nrma	State Park	Free
Buchanan's Birthplace State Park	State Park	Free
Cacapon Resort State Park	State Park	Free
Cacapon State Park	State Park	Free
Caledonia State Park	State Park	Free
Canoe Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Capitol Hill Parks		Free
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument	National Monument	Free
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Catoctin Mountain Park	Park	Free
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Chaney Nrma	State Park	Free
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park	National Historical Park	$20
Civil War Defenses of Washington		Free
Clara Barton National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Codorus State Park	State Park	Free
Colonel Denning State Park	State Park	Free
Constitution Gardens		Free
Cowans Gap State Park	State Park	Free
Croom Nrma	State Park	Free
Cunningham Falls Sp	State Park	Free
CUNNINGHAM FALLS SP - Cunningham Falls Wildland	State Park	Free
Cunningham Falls State Park	State Park	Free
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial	Memorial	Free
Eisenhower National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Ford's Theatre National Historic Site	National Historic Site	$5
Fort Dupont Park		Free
Fort Foote Park	Park	Free
Fort Frederick Sp	State Park	Free
Fort Frederick State Park	State Park	Free
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine	National Monument and Historic Shrine	$15
Fort Tonoloway Sp	State Park	Free
Fowlers Hollow State Park	State Park	Free
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial		Free
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site	National Historic Site	$1
Gambrill Sp	State Park	Free
Gambrill State Park	State Park	Free
Gathland Sp	State Park	Free
Gathland State Park	State Park	Free
George Washington Memorial Parkway	Memorial Parkway	Free
Gettysburg National Military Park	National Military Park	Free
Gifford Pinchot State Park	State Park	Free
Glen Echo Park	Park	Free
Great Falls Park	Park	$20
Greenbelt Park	Park	Free
Greenbrier Sp	State Park	Free
Greenbrier State Park	State Park	Free
Greenwood Furnace State Park	State Park	Free
Hampton National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Harmony Hall		Free
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park	National Historical Park	$20
Honey Branch Nrma	State Park	Free
House Creek Nrma	State Park	Free
Ibberson Conservation Area State Park	State Park	Free
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens		Free
Kings Gap State Park	State Park	Free
Korean War Veterans Memorial		Free
LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac		Free
Lincoln Memorial		Free
Little Buffalo State Park	State Park	Free
Manassas National Battlefield Park	National Battlefield Park	Free
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial		Free
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Matthew Henson Sp	State Park	Free
Matthew Henson State Park Unit #3	State Park	Free
Matthew Henson State Park Unit #4	State Park	Free
Memorial Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Merkle Nrma	State Park	Free
Monocacy National Battlefield	National Battlefield	Free
Mont Alto State Park	State Park	Free
Morgan Run Nea	State Park	Free
National Capital Parks-East		Free
National Mall and Memorial Parks		Free
Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm		Free
Patapsco Valley Sp	State Park	Free
Patapsco Valley State Park	State Park	Free
Patuxent River Sp	State Park	Free
Pennsylvania Avenue		Free
Pine Grove Furnace State Park	State Park	Free
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail	National Scenic Trail	Free
Reeds Gap State Park	State Park	Free
Rock Creek Park	Park	Free
Rosaryville Sp	State Park	Free
Samuel S. Lewis State Park	State Park	Free
Seneca Creek Sp	State Park	Free
Seneca Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Seven Bends State Park	State Park	Free
Severn Run Natural Environment Area	State Park	Free
Sky Meadows State Park	State Park	Free
Soldiers Delight Nea	State Park	Free
Soliders Delight NEA (DNR)	State Park	Free
South Mountain Sb	State Park	Free
South Mountain Sp	State Park	Free
South Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
South Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
South Mountain State Park - Battlefield	State Park	Free
South Mountain State Park - Battlefield	State Park	Free
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail	National Historic Trail	Free
State Park	State Park	Free
Susquehanna Riverlands State Park	State Park	Free
Sweet Run State Park	State Park	Free
The White House and President's Park		Free
Theodore Roosevelt Island		Free
Thomas Jefferson Memorial		Free
Torrey C Brown Rail Trail	State Park	Free
Trough Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Uhler Nrma	State Park	Free
Vietnam Veterans Memorial		Free
Warriors Path State Park	State Park	Free
Washington Monument		$1
Washington Monument Sp	State Park	Free
Washington Monument State Park	State Park	Free
Western Maryland Rail Trail	State Park	Free
Weverton-Roxbury Rail Trail	State Park	Free
Whipple Dam State Park	State Park	Free
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts		Free
Woodmont Nrma	State Park	Free
World War I Memorial		Free
World War II Memorial		Free

Museums in Pen Mar

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
THOMAS H. & MARY K. WILLIAMS ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM			$97,364,892
CIVIL WAR PRESERVATION TR	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3016651400	$26,195,576
WASHINGTON COUNTY MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS	ART MUSEUM	401 MUSEUM DR	3017395727	$1,372,512
DISCOVERY STATION AT HAGERSTOWN	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		3017900076	$173,382
FRANKLIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY- KITTOCHTINNY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7172641667	$173,338
HAGERSTOWN AVIATION MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3017338717	$147,333
WASHINGTON COUNTY RURAL HERITAGE MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		2403132839	$124,437
MILLER HOUSE & BEAVER CREEK SCHOOL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3017978782	$97,010
WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3017978782	$97,010
WAYNESBORO HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7177621747	$78,031
HAGERSTOWN ROUNDHOUSE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	296 S BURHANS ROAD	3017394665	$69,876
MONTEREY PASS BATTLEFIELD	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$52,779
ALLISON-ANTRIM MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM			$32,483
BOONSBORO HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	323 N MAIN ST	3014325889	$22,611
DOLEMAN BLACK HERITAGE MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		3017975019	$21,276
BIGLERVILLE HISTORICAL AND PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	154 W HANOVER STREET	7176774556	$12,900
LITTLE ANTIETAM CREEK	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$7,246
BLACKSMITH GUILD OF WESTERN MARYLAND	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$5,600
WALKERSVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4105470264	$1,000
C&O CANAL'S	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3017142236
CATOCTIN FURNACE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN PARK	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3016639330
CHESSIE SYSTEM HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CIVILIANS OF GETTYSBURG 1861-1865	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
FREDERICK COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE MUSEUM AND PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORY MUSEUM		3016003465
GEORGE WASHINGTON LODGE 143 MASONIC CENTRE PRESERVATION FUND	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HAGER HOUSE AND MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3017398393
HAGERSTOWN MODEL RAILROAD MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	296 S BURHANS BLVD	3017394665
JOHANNES SCHWALM HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
JONATHAN HAGER HOUSE AND MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	110 KEY STREET	3017398393
MARYLAND DAIRY SHRINE	HISTORY MUSEUM
MAUGANSVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MONT ALTO HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
NATIONAL APPLE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
NATIONAL FIRE HERITAGE CENTER	HISTORY MUSEUM	300B SOUTH SETON AVENUE	8888194798
SMITHSBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	20 E WATER ST	3018247154
THURMONT HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	11 N CHURCH ST	3012711860
U.S. JOHNSON MAP PROJECT	GENERAL MUSEUM
WASHINGTON COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM
WAYNESBORO AREA INDUST HERITAGE TRUST	GENERAL MUSEUM		7177624460
WAYNESBORO AREA INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE TRUST	HISTORY MUSEUM	235 PHILADELPHIA AVE	7177624460
WESTERN MARYLAND HOSPITAL CENTER THERAPEUTIC GARDEN	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	1500 PENNSYLVANIA AVE
WOODSBORO HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3015245167

Libraries in Pen Mar

Name	Address	Annual Visits
FRANKLIN SYS ADMIN UNIT	101 RAGGED EDGE ROAD SOUTH	585,751
WASHINGTON COUNTY FREE LIBRARY	100 S. POTOMAC ST.	272,237
ALEXANDER HAMILTON MEMORIAL FREE LIBRARY	45 EAST MAIN STREET	35,759

Farmers Markets in Pen Mar

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Emmitsburg Farmers' Market	302 South Seton Ave.	06/14/2013 to 09/27/2013	Fri: 3:00 AM-6:30 AM;		Visit
Historic City Farmers' Market	25 W. Church St.	01/05/2013 to 12/28/2013	Sat: 5:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
Jim's Farmers Market	255 Grant Street	January to December	Fri:8:00 am - 6:00 pm;Sat:8:00 am - 1:00 pm;		Visit
Market Faire on the Square	Public Square	06/06/2013 to 09/12/2013	Thu: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
Meritus Medical Center Farmers Market	11116 Medical Campus Rd
Myersville Farmers Market	301 Main Street	04/13/2019 to 10/26/2019	Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
North Square Farmers Market	50 North Main Street	05/21/2016 to 10/15/2016	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Thurmont Main Street Farmer's Market	South Center Street	06/04/2016 to 09/24/2016	Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
Walkersville Farmers Market	9224 Devilbiss Bridge Road
Washington County Farmers Market - Agricultural Education Center	7313 Sharpsburg Pike

Breweries in Pen Mar

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Cracked Cork Llc	Air Fresheners, Deordorant, Wholesale Foods, Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services, Soap, General Mer	8 E Maple St	3017912882
Gateway Liquors	Drinking Establishments - Micro Breweries, Drinking Establishments - Cocktail Lounges, Food & Bevera	14802 N Franklinville Rd
Good Ta Go	Beer Garden, Brewery	1640 Orchard Dr	7174460138	Visit
Roy Pitz Brewing Company	dancing, dance studio, Brewery, instruction, places, education	140 N 3rd St	7174968753, 7172631486	Visit

Cell Towers in Pen Mar

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
1700 Ridge Road (4490)	GTOWER	141
1925 Stitley Road	TOWER	127
12519 COLD SPRING ROAD	TOWER	111
21842 NATIONAL PIKE (27472)	LTOWER	78
9450 Gambrill Street Park (94352)	LTOWER	61
605 Piney Mtn. Ridge	TOWER	61
13413 Pen Mar High Rock Road (114488)	LTOWER	61
11180 Airport Road (98893)	LTOWER	61
State Route 16 & Fort Ritchie Access Road (106933)	MTOWER	59
605 PINEY MOUNTAIN RIDGE ROAD (17438)	LTOWER	58
11737 Wharf Road (98819)	MTOWER	53
201 Tiger Trail (104426)	LTOWER	50
6721 Debold Rd (114932)	MTOWER	48
Bendersville 750 Potato Road	TOWER	47
66 Canada Hill Road	TOWER	42
16533 Old Emmitsburg Road (27518)	MTOWER	40
17639 Old Gettysburg Road (94353)	LTOWER	33
(Catoctin Mtn site) 14900 Park Central Rd	TOWER	27
14900 Park Central Road (110513)	MTOWER	24

Bridges in Pen Mar

Location	Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
	Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1984	35	1,743	F
	Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1934	26	100	F

Amtrak Stations in Pen Mar

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Hagerstown, MD	123 West Franklin Street	BUS

Superfund Sites Near Pen Mar

2 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
CHAMBERSBURG BORO ORCHARD PARK GENERATING STA	CHAMBERS 5 BUSINESS PARK	FRANKLIN
JAMES RIVER PAPER COMP	1002 WAYNE AVENUE	FRANKLIN

Airports Near Pen Mar

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field	MRB	Medium Airport
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field	HGR	Medium Airport
5 Lakes Airport	—	Small Airport
Barnes Airport	—	Small Airport
Baugher's Orchard Airport	—	Small Airport
Beers Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Bell Airport	—	Small Airport
Bermudian Valley Airpark	—	Small Airport
Blue Haven Airport	—	Small Airport
Botsford Aerodrome	—	Small Airport
Bowtie Airport	—	Small Airport
Burhans Memorial Airport	—	Small Airport
Burnt Cabins Emergency Strip	—	Small Airport
Buzzards Gap Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Capital City Airport	HAR	Small Airport
Carlisle Airport	—	Small Airport
Carroll County Regional Jack B Poage Field	—	Small Airport
Catoctin Crosswind Airport	—	Small Airport
Chestnut Hill Airport	—	Small Airport
Circle W Airfield	—	Small Airport
Clearview Airpark	—	Small Airport
Cloudbound Airport	—	Small Airport
College Park Airport	CGS	Small Airport
Cove Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Davis Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Deitch Airport	—	Small Airport
Derick Ultralight Flightpark	—	Small Airport
Drillmore Acres Airport	—	Small Airport
Egolf Airport	—	Small Airport
Fly Away Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying M Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying R Airport	—	Small Airport
Franklin County Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Frederick Municipal Airport	FDK	Small Airport
Gettysburg Regional Airport	GTY	Small Airport
Gilbert Airport	—	Small Airport
Glenair Airport	—	Small Airport
Good Neighbor Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Goose Hunt Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Green Landings Airport	—	Small Airport
Greer Airport	—	Small Airport
Gusler Airport	—	Small Airport
Happy Landings Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Harp Airport	—	Small Airport
Harrison Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Haunstein Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Heberlig Airport	—	Small Airport
Hickory Hill Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
High View Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Ijamsville Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Pen Mar

14 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone



Boonsboro Police Department	241 Potomac Street
Chambersburg Police Department	116 South 2nd Street
Edmonston Police Department
Hagerstown Department of Police
Maryland State Police - Barrack O	18345 Col H K Douglas Drive
Maryland State Police Westminster Barrack
Pennsylvania State Police	3800 Black Gap Road
Smithsburg Police Department
Sykesville Police Department
Thurmont Police Department
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Washington Township Police Department	11798 Buchanan Trail East
Waynesboro Police	57 East Main Street
Westminster Police Department

Treatment Centers in Pen Mar

13 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Alternative Drug and Alcohol - Counseling (ADAC)	Substance Abuse	301-766-0065
Behavioral Health LLP - QualityCare Internet (QCI)	Mental Health	301-791-2660
Black Rock Integrative Medicine	Substance Abuse	301-790-4938
Chambersburg Hospital - Behavioral Health Unit	Mental Health	717-267-7771
Folium Inc - DBA Laurel Life Services	Mental Health	717-375-1509
Folium Inc - DBA Laurel Life Services	Mental Health	717-261-9833
Keystone Health - Keystone Behavioral Health	Both	717-709-7930
Lasting Change Recovery Solutions	Substance Abuse	301-791-7826
Meritus Behavioral Health Services for - Meritus Medical Center	Mental Health	301-766-7600
Orenda Center for Wellness LLC - Womens Residential Inpatient Facility	Substance Abuse	301-241-3629
Pyramid Healthcare Inc	Substance Abuse	717-809-2088
Wells House - Baltimore Street	Substance Abuse	301-739-7748 x220
Wells House - Locust Street	Substance Abuse	301-739-7748 x220

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pen Mar

What is the population of Pen Mar?

Pen Mar has a population of 1,338 residents and is located in Pennsylvania. The population density is 1,808 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.3 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 63.6% female and 36.4% male.

Is Pen Mar expensive to live in?

Pen Mar has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 97.6 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $117,010, 56% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $264,100 (6% below the U.S. median). The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Pen Mar safe?

Pen Mar is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 298 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,791 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Pen Mar receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Pen Mar?

Pen Mar has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in Pen Mar?

Pen Mar has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,068. There are 3,466 business establishments in the area, including 288 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 30 minutes, and 17.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Pen Mar?

The median home value in Pen Mar is $264,100. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $269,344. The homeownership rate is 96.0%. The average annual property tax is $4,983.

How are the schools in Pen Mar?

Schools in Pen Mar score 5.9 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 30.4% of adults in Pen Mar hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.6% have completed high school. 11.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Pen Mar?

The obesity rate in Pen Mar is 43.8% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 73.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,628.

What is transportation like in Pen Mar?

The average commute in Pen Mar is 30 minutes. 70.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 17.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Pen Mar?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Pen Mar is 84.1% White, 3.1% Black or African American. 100% of residents speak only English at home. 15.9% of the population are military veterans. 8.2% of residents have a disability. 91.8% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Highfield-Cascade, MD 1,079 pop · 1.4 mi Wayne Heights, PA 3,496 pop · 2.0 mi Blue Ridge Summit, PA 1,016 pop · 2.5 mi Waynesboro, PA 11,044 pop · 4.0 mi Smithsburg, MD 3,069 pop · 6.0 mi Carroll Valley, PA 3,962 pop · 7.1 mi Mont Alto, PA 1,531 pop · 8.2 mi Thurmont, MD 6,439 pop · 9.3 mi Paramount-Long Meadow, MD 2,660 pop · 9.9 mi Robinwood, MD 7,822 pop · 10.4 mi Emmitsburg, MD 2,855 pop · 10.4 mi Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD 6,364 pop · 11.0 mi State Line, PA 3,288 pop · 11.1 mi Greencastle, PA 4,237 pop · 12.0 mi

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People 10/10

Economy 13/13

Housing 12/17

Health 10/26

Crime & Safety 3/12

Climate & Environment 15/19

Community 14/14

Cost of Services 2/3

Historical Trends 0/3

Geography 6/6

Places & Facilities 15/32

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