Quarryville, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Quarryville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,846. Residents earn $76,628 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,846 Population 2,206/sq mi density
$76,628 Median Income $34,403 per capita
$244,900 Home Value $410,764 Zillow
$1,107 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
75 Violent Crime/100K 2,089 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$76,628 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$244,900 home value, $1,107/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
75 violent crimes/100K (80% below avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $76,628
2% higher than US avg
Home Value $244,900
13% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 75/100K
80% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.1%
23% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,107
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.8%
21% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,846
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density2,206/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 79%

Economy

A
Median Income$76,628
Per Capita$34,403
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$17,906M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$244,900
Rent$1,107
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$410,764

Crime

F
Violent75/100K
Property2,089/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault75/100K
Burglary37/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.4 in/yr

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+89.5%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute25 min
Libraries13

Is Quarryville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Quarryville receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Quarryville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Quarryville is $76,628, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. 9.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Quarryville is $244,900, 13% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,107 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Quarryville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 75 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,089 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Quarryville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches, including 18.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Quarryville has a population of 2,846 with a density of 2,206 people per square mile. The median age is 39.4 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (78.7%), with 3.5% Black.

Population

2,846
Total Population
2,206
People / sq mi
39.4yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Quarryville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.5%
13% above US avg
Spanish11.5%
14% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Quarryville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Quarryville is $76,628, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Quarryville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,628
2% above US avg
Per Capita Income$34,403
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318
IRS Avg AGI$91,308

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.8%
21% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,155
County GDP$17,906M

Business (County)

Restaurants447
Healthcare665
Retail664
Manufacturing123

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,446
27% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.82%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.2 min
Work from Home4.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Quarryville is $244,900, 13% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,107 (5% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $410,764.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$244,900
13% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$410,764
Median List Price$384,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$384,950
$/Sq Ft$239
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio99.1%
Price Drops50.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,107
5% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,531

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied57.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,446
27% above US avg
Effective Rate1.82%

Health Metrics: Quarryville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.1%
Premature Death7,205/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access92.5%
Healthcare Facilities665
Quarryville has a violent crime rate of 75 per 100,000 residents, 80% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,089 per 100,000 (7% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent74.6/100K
80% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault74.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,088.8/100K
7% above US avg
Burglary37.3/100K
Theft2,014.2/100K
Vehicle Theft37.3/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Quarryville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.4 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall18.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density2,206/sq mi
Coordinates39.8955°N, 76.1620°W
County FIPS24025
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 13.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.7%
D 41.9%

Winner: Republican by 13.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.1%
23% below US avg
High School+89.5%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,206/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities665
Restaurants447
Retail Stores664

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.2 min
Work from Home4.8%

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