Living in Conewago, Pennsylvania

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Conewago · Census data 2020–2024

Conewago has 7,964 residents with a median age of 46.8. The median household income is $88,939 (14% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $239,800, the median rent is $1,285/month.

Conewago at a glance

Population
7,964
Median age
46.8State: 40.9
Median household income
$88,939State: $77,971
Median home value
$239,800State: $254,500
Median rent
$1,285/moState: $1,209
Homeowners
87.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25%
Average commute
27 min

Is Conewago a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 6% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.6%.

Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Conewago

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Conewago the median home value is $239,800, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,285 per month, which is 32.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,724 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Conewago$239,800
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Conewago$1,285
Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Conewago median household income

The median household income in Conewago is $88,939 and the income per person is $39,905. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Conewago$88,939
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Conewago: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
3,319
Owner-occupied
87.4%
Renter-occupied
12.6%
Vacant
4.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1989
Average household size
2.52

Conewago demographics

Population
7,964
Median age
46.8
Under 18
20.1%
65 and older
22.3%
Households
3,163
Foreign-born
2.5%
Veterans
10.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White89.1%
Hispanic or Latino6.3%
Black1.8%
Asian0.3%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Conewago ›

Education in Conewago

25% of adults 25 and older in Conewago have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Conewago25%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Conewago

Unemployment rate
5.4%State: 5.3%
Average commute
27 minState: 26 min
Work from home
11%
Drive alone
82.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0.7%
Homes with broadband
92.3%

Conewago vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Conewago7,964$88,939$239,800$1,285
McSherrystown3,114$61,159$176,100$1,387
Midway860$41,234$189,800$1,164
Pennville2,405$76,053$209,100$1,718
Hanover16,584$61,293$212,800$1,137
Union3,102$94,857$334,700$1,274
Parkville8,128$77,352$222,400$1,340
Penn17,974$85,199$240,500$1,404
Oxford5,985$82,783$243,600$1,407

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Living in Conewago: FAQ

What is the median household income in Conewago, PA?

The median household income in Conewago is $88,939, 14% 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 Conewago?

The median home value in Conewago is $239,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

How much is rent in Conewago?

The median gross rent in Conewago is $1,285 per month, about 32.4% of household income.

Is Conewago, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 6% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%.

What is the median age in Conewago?

The median age in Conewago is 46.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Conewago?

The average commute to work in Conewago is 27 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Conewago?

The unemployment rate in Conewago is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Conewago?

25% of adults in Conewago 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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