At a Glance
Median Income
$76,628
$34,403 per capita
Home Value
$244,900
Zillow: $410,764
Median Rent
$1,107/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
75/100K
2,089/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Quarryville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Quarryville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Quarryville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Quarryville residents earn a median household income of $76,628 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,403. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,155 business establishments, including 447 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Quarryville is $244,900 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $410,764. Median rent is $1,107/month, with 32.2% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Quarryville reports 75 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,089/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.1% of adults in Quarryville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Quarryville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,846
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density2,206/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,628
Per Capita$34,403
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$17,906M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318
Housing
A+
Home Value$244,900
Rent$1,107
Ownership57.5%
Zillow$410,764
Housing Units1,056
Rent Burden32.2%
Crime
F
Violent75/100K
Property2,089/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault75/100K
Burglary37/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,205/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation548 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed187 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Quarryville was founded in 1791.
The median home in Quarryville was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 187 Mbps.
There are 447 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.