Living in Messiah College, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Messiah College · Census data 2020–2024
Messiah College has 2,329 residents with a median age of 20.4. .
Messiah College at a glance
- Population
- 2,329
- Median age
- 20.4State: 40.9
- Homeowners
- 50%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.3%
- Average commute
- 10 min
Is Messiah College a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 10 minutes; a poverty rate of 0%.
Cons: Unemployment of 8.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Housing in Messiah College: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8
- Owner-occupied
- 50%
- Renter-occupied
- 50%
- Vacant
- 50%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 1.25
50% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Messiah College has many vacation and second homes.
Messiah College demographics
- Population
- 2,329
- Median age
- 20.4
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 0.1%
- Households
- 4
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Messiah College ›
Education in Messiah College
70.3% of adults 25 and older in Messiah College have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 37.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Messiah College
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 10 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Drive alone
- 26%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 59.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 50%
Messiah College vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Messiah College | 2,329 | — | — | — |
| Upper Allen | 23,801 | $99,197 | $279,800 | $1,525 |
| Monaghan | 2,732 | $111,304 | $315,600 | $1,121 |
| Carroll | 7,079 | $118,929 | $354,500 | $1,250 |
| Mechanicsburg | 9,720 | $84,421 | $241,200 | $1,083 |
| Dillsburg | 2,629 | $84,102 | $240,300 | $1,065 |
| Lower Allen | 20,577 | $91,678 | $260,400 | $1,511 |
| Shiremanstown | 1,777 | $75,260 | $215,500 | $1,067 |
| Monroe | 6,524 | $124,443 | $359,400 | $1,403 |
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Is Messiah College, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 10 minutes; a poverty rate of 0%. Minuses: unemployment of 8.3%.
What is the median age in Messiah College?
The median age in Messiah College is 20.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Messiah College?
The average commute to work in Messiah College is 10 minutes; 13.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Messiah College?
The unemployment rate in Messiah College is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Messiah College?
70.3% of adults in Messiah College 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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