Weigelstown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · York County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
15,401 Population 2,476/sq mi density
$70,333 Median Income $36,988 per capita
$202,100 Home Value $288,065 Zillow
$1,358 Median Rent 32.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,333 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$202,100 home value, $1,358/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Weigelstown, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,333
6% below
$36,988 per capita
Home Value
$202,100
28% below
Zillow: $288,065
Median Rent
$1,358/mo
17% above
32.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
38% below
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Weigelstown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
94%
Home Value
72%
Rent
117%
Poverty
38%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Weigelstown 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

Weigelstown residents earn a median household income of $70,333 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,988. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% 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 Weigelstown is $202,100 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,065. Median rent is $1,358/month, with 32.4% 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 1990.

Education

20.9% of adults in Weigelstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Weigelstown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population15,401
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density2,476/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,333
Per Capita$36,988
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$28,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201

Housing

A+
Home Value$202,100
Rent$1,358
Ownership84.9%
Zillow$288,065
Housing Units6,655
Rent Burden32.4%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation502 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute29 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Weigelstown was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.5% 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.