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Rothsville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lancaster County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,889 Population 1,174/sq mi density
$103,958 Median Income $38,737 per capita
$289,200 Home Value $336,820 Zillow
$977 Median Rent 34.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
76 Violent Crime/100K 890 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$103,958 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$289,200 home value, $977/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
76 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Rothsville, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$103,958
38% above
$38,737 per capita
Home Value
$289,200
3% above
Zillow: $336,820
Median Rent
$977/mo
16% below
34.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
76/100K
80% below
890/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.4%
10% below
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Rothsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
138%
Home Value
103%
Rent
84%
Poverty
70%
Bachelor's
90%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rothsville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rothsville residents earn a median household income of $103,958 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,737. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,605 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rothsville is $289,200 , 3% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,820. Median rent is $977/month, with 34.1% 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 1988.

Safety & Crime

Rothsville reports 76 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 890/100K.

Education

30.4% of adults in Rothsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rothsville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,889
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density1,174/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$103,958
Per Capita$38,737
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$39,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153

Housing

A+
Home Value$289,200
Rent$977
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$336,820
Housing Units962
Rent Burden34.1%

Crime

F
Violent76/100K
Property890/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death6,922/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation458 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Rothsville was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.