Living in East Lampeter, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Lampeter · Census data 2020–2024
East Lampeter has 17,958 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $87,361 (12% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $306,900, the median rent is $1,487/month.
East Lampeter at a glance
- Population
- 17,958
- Median age
- 38.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $87,361State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $306,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,487/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 61.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is East Lampeter a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 9.5%.
Cons: Home values 21% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in East Lampeter
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Lampeter the median home value is $306,900, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,487 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,731 a month in housing costs.
East Lampeter median household income
The median household income in East Lampeter is $87,361 and the income per person is $44,500. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in East Lampeter: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,915
- Owner-occupied
- 61.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.3%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.69
East Lampeter demographics
- Population
- 17,958
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 25.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 6,651
- Foreign-born
- 8.6%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Lampeter ›
Education in East Lampeter
33.5% of adults 25 and older in East Lampeter have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 12.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Lampeter
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 77.9%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
East Lampeter vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Lampeter | 17,958 | $87,361 | $306,900 | $1,487 |
| Smoketown | 342 | $106,818 | — | — |
| Witmer | 527 | $101,023 | $248,200 | — |
| Ronks | 202 | $80,250 | $196,800 | — |
| Upper Leacock | 8,939 | $83,818 | $333,700 | $1,432 |
| Lampeter | 2,140 | $101,667 | $422,900 | $1,442 |
| Soudersburg | 592 | $76,821 | $300,000 | $1,648 |
| West Lampeter | 17,391 | $110,143 | $345,000 | $3,028 |
| Strasburg | 3,109 | $85,750 | $354,100 | $1,119 |
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What is the median household income in East Lampeter, PA?
The median household income in East Lampeter is $87,361, 12% 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 Lampeter?
The median home value in East Lampeter is $306,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in East Lampeter?
The median gross rent in East Lampeter is $1,487 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is East Lampeter, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 9.5%. Minuses: home values 21% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in East Lampeter?
The median age in East Lampeter is 38.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in East Lampeter?
The average commute to work in East Lampeter is 25 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Lampeter?
The unemployment rate in East Lampeter is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Lampeter?
33.5% of adults in East Lampeter 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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