Living in McSherrystown, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McSherrystown · Census data 2020–2024
McSherrystown has 3,114 residents with a median age of 31. The median household income is $61,159 (22% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $176,100, the median rent is $1,387/month.
McSherrystown at a glance
- Population
- 3,114
- Median age
- 31State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $61,159State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $176,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,387/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 48.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is McSherrystown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 19.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in McSherrystown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McSherrystown the median home value is $176,100, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,387 per month, which is 30.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,586 a month in housing costs.
McSherrystown median household income
The median household income in McSherrystown is $61,159 and the income per person is $28,600. 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in McSherrystown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,228
- Owner-occupied
- 48.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.8%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.62
McSherrystown demographics
- Population
- 3,114
- Median age
- 31
- Under 18
- 26.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 1,185
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McSherrystown ›
Education in McSherrystown
11% of adults 25 and older in McSherrystown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McSherrystown
- Unemployment rate
- 8.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0.9%
- Drive alone
- 86.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.2%
McSherrystown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McSherrystown | 3,114 | $61,159 | $176,100 | $1,387 |
| Conewago | 7,964 | $88,939 | $239,800 | $1,285 |
| Midway | 860 | $41,234 | $189,800 | $1,164 |
| Pennville | 2,405 | $76,053 | $209,100 | $1,718 |
| Hanover | 16,584 | $61,293 | $212,800 | $1,137 |
| Penn | 17,974 | $85,199 | $240,500 | $1,404 |
| Parkville | 8,128 | $77,352 | $222,400 | $1,340 |
| Union | 3,102 | $94,857 | $334,700 | $1,274 |
| Oxford | 5,985 | $82,783 | $243,600 | $1,407 |
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What is the median household income in McSherrystown, PA?
The median household income in McSherrystown is $61,159, 22% lower 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 McSherrystown?
The median home value in McSherrystown is $176,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in McSherrystown?
The median gross rent in McSherrystown is $1,387 per month, about 30.1% of household income.
Is McSherrystown, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 19.3%.
What is the median age in McSherrystown?
The median age in McSherrystown is 31 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in McSherrystown?
The average commute to work in McSherrystown is 16 minutes; 0.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McSherrystown?
The unemployment rate in McSherrystown is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McSherrystown?
11% of adults in McSherrystown 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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