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Schaefferstown, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lebanon County County
Schaefferstown, PA
At a Glance
How Schaefferstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Schaefferstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Schaefferstown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Schaefferstown residents earn a median household income of $89,155 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,884. 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 2,936 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Schaefferstown is $219,400 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,103. Median rent is $958/month, with 28.3% 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 1944.
Safety & Crime
Schaefferstown reports 24 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 24/100K.
Education
9.7% of adults in Schaefferstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Schaefferstown has 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 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.