At a Glance
Median Income
$69,583
$41,649 per capita
Home Value
$250,400
Zillow: $399,799
Median Rent
$864/mo
35.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Stewartstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stewartstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stewartstown a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stewartstown residents earn a median household income of $69,583 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,649. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,389 business establishments, including 789 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stewartstown is $250,400 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $399,799. Median rent is $864/month, with 35.7% 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 1986.
Education
29.9% of adults in Stewartstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stewartstown has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population1,863
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density2,218/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,583
Per Capita$41,649
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$28,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201
Housing
A+
Home Value$250,400
Rent$864
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$399,799
Housing Units913
Rent Burden35.7%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,602/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation871 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+15.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute35 min
Broadband81.4%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Stewartstown was built in 1986.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 789 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.