Terre Hill, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lancaster County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,024 Population 2,226/sq mi density
$58,152 Median Income $25,446 per capita
$255,400 Home Value $402,592 Zillow
$1,197 Median Rent 37.1% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$58,152 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$255,400 home value, $1,197/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Terre Hill, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,152
23% below
$25,446 per capita
Home Value
$255,400
9% below
Zillow: $402,592
Median Rent
$1,197/mo
3% above
37.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
61% below
76.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
13.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Terre Hill Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
91%
Rent
103%
Poverty
108%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Terre Hill 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

Terre Hill residents earn a median household income of $58,152 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,446. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.4% 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 Terre Hill is $255,400 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $402,592. Median rent is $1,197/month, with 37.1% 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 1952.

Education

13.2% of adults in Terre Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 76.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Terre Hill has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.

Data Overview

People

Population1,024
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density2,226/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,152
Per Capita$25,446
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty13.4%
County GDP$39,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153

Housing

A
Home Value$255,400
Rent$1,197
Ownership54.4%
Zillow$402,592
Housing Units438
Rent Burden37.1%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain46.8 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation481 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+76.9%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute20 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17

Did You Know?

Terre Hill was founded in 1900.
The median home in Terre Hill was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.