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Witmer, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lancaster County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
322 Population 260/sq mi density
$240,600 Home Value $394,887 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
70 Violent Crime/100K 594 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Witmer, PA

At a Glance

Home Value
$240,600
15% below
Zillow: $394,887
Violent Crime
70/100K
82% below
594/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
32.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Witmer Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
85%
Poverty
261%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Witmer a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Witmer is $240,600 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,887. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

0.0% of adults in Witmer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Witmer has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population322
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density260/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.4%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$23,436
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty32.4%
County GDP$39,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153

Housing

Home Value$240,600
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$394,887
Housing Units82
Rent Burden28.1%

Crime

F
Violent70/100K
Property594/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation405 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute33 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Witmer was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.