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Strasburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · York County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,104 Population 3,233/sq mi density
$89,298 Median Income $39,672 per capita
$328,100 Home Value $364,463 Zillow
$1,020 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
70 Violent Crime/100K 594 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$89,298 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$328,100 home value, $1,020/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Strasburg, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$89,298
19% above
$39,672 per capita
Home Value
$328,100
16% above
Zillow: $364,463
Median Rent
$1,020/mo
12% below
23.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
70/100K
82% below
594/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.6%
12% above
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Strasburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
119%
Home Value
116%
Rent
88%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
112%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Strasburg a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Strasburg residents earn a median household income of $89,298 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,672. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Strasburg is $328,100 , 16% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $364,463. Median rent is $1,020/month, with 23.5% 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 1981.

Safety & Crime

Strasburg reports 70 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 594/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

37.6% of adults in Strasburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Strasburg has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population3,104
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density3,233/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$89,298
Per Capita$39,672
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$28,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201

Housing

A+
Home Value$328,100
Rent$1,020
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$364,463
Housing Units1,304
Rent Burden23.5%

Crime

F
Violent70/100K
Property594/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault70/100K
Burglary175/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,602/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation477 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.6%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

Strasburg was founded in 1733.
The median home in Strasburg was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 789 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.