Living in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Camp Hill · Census data 2020–2024
Camp Hill has 8,169 residents with a median age of 44.2. The median household income is $115,761 (48% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $316,300, the median rent is $1,287/month.
Camp Hill at a glance
- Population
- 8,169
- Median age
- 44.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $115,761State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $316,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,287/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 78.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Camp Hill a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 48% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Home values 24% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Camp Hill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Camp Hill the median home value is $316,300, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,287 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,131 a month in housing costs.
Camp Hill median household income
The median household income in Camp Hill is $115,761 and the income per person is $57,026. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Camp Hill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,602
- Owner-occupied
- 78.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.9%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.41
Camp Hill demographics
- Population
- 8,169
- Median age
- 44.2
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 3,330
- Foreign-born
- 7.3%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Camp Hill ›
Education in Camp Hill
63.6% of adults 25 and older in Camp Hill have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 28.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Camp Hill
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 34.3%
- Drive alone
- 57%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Camp Hill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Hill | 8,169 | $115,761 | $316,300 | $1,287 |
| Lemoyne | 4,742 | $62,086 | $241,300 | $993 |
| Wormleysburg | 3,077 | $88,250 | $223,400 | $1,426 |
| Shiremanstown | 1,777 | $75,260 | $215,500 | $1,067 |
| Lower Allen | 20,577 | $91,678 | $260,400 | $1,511 |
| West Fairview | 1,208 | $76,583 | $162,300 | $1,127 |
| New Cumberland | 7,580 | $82,154 | $244,500 | $980 |
| East Pennsboro | 21,162 | $83,388 | $236,000 | $1,238 |
| Hampden | 34,222 | $105,434 | $354,900 | $1,466 |
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What is the median household income in Camp Hill, PA?
The median household income in Camp Hill is $115,761, 48% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Camp Hill?
The median home value in Camp Hill is $316,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Camp Hill?
The median gross rent in Camp Hill is $1,287 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is Camp Hill, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 48% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: home values 24% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Camp Hill?
The median age in Camp Hill is 44.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Camp Hill?
The average commute to work in Camp Hill is 21 minutes; 34.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Camp Hill?
The unemployment rate in Camp Hill is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Camp Hill?
63.6% of adults in Camp Hill have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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