Living in East Hempfield, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Hempfield · Census data 2020–2024
East Hempfield has 26,745 residents with a median age of 47.8. The median household income is $99,384 (27% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $360,500, the median rent is $1,383/month.
East Hempfield at a glance
- Population
- 26,745
- Median age
- 47.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $99,384State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $360,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,383/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 72.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is East Hempfield a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: Home values 42% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in East Hempfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Hempfield the median home value is $360,500, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,383 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,098 a month in housing costs.
East Hempfield median household income
The median household income in East Hempfield is $99,384 and the income per person is $58,113. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in East Hempfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,686
- Owner-occupied
- 72.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.5%
- Vacant
- 2.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.32
East Hempfield demographics
- Population
- 26,745
- Median age
- 47.8
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 27%
- Households
- 11,427
- Foreign-born
- 8.6%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Hempfield ›
Education in East Hempfield
50% of adults 25 and older in East Hempfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 18.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Hempfield
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 16.1%
- Drive alone
- 74.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
East Hempfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Hempfield | 26,745 | $99,384 | $360,500 | $1,383 |
| Landisville | 2,168 | $88,148 | $280,900 | $992 |
| East Petersburg | 4,591 | $91,930 | $259,300 | $1,341 |
| Salunga | 3,355 | $61,442 | $280,900 | $980 |
| Rohrerstown | 706 | $56,773 | $281,100 | $1,119 |
| Mountville | 3,004 | $97,206 | $279,700 | $1,131 |
| Manheim | 44,237 | $102,134 | $362,800 | $1,609 |
| West Hempfield | 17,163 | $98,099 | $302,400 | $1,078 |
| Lancaster | 57,719 | $63,690 | $219,500 | $1,240 |
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What is the median household income in East Hempfield, PA?
The median household income in East Hempfield is $99,384, 27% 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 East Hempfield?
The median home value in East Hempfield is $360,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in East Hempfield?
The median gross rent in East Hempfield is $1,383 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is East Hempfield, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: home values 42% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in East Hempfield?
The median age in East Hempfield is 47.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in East Hempfield?
The average commute to work in East Hempfield is 20 minutes; 16.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Hempfield?
The unemployment rate in East Hempfield is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Hempfield?
50% of adults in East Hempfield 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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