Living in Rohrerstown, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rohrerstown · Census data 2020–2024
Rohrerstown has 706 residents with a median age of 21. The median household income is $56,773 (27% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $281,100, the median rent is $1,119/month.
Rohrerstown is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rohrerstown at a glance
- Population
- 706
- Median age
- 21State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $56,773State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $281,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,119/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 29.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.3%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Rohrerstown a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 12 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Pennsylvania median; home values 10% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 19.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Rohrerstown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rohrerstown the median home value is $281,100, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,119 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,990 a month in housing costs.
Rohrerstown median household income
The median household income in Rohrerstown is $56,773 and the income per person is $30,825. 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Rohrerstown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 227
- Owner-occupied
- 29.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 70.9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 3.11
Rohrerstown demographics
- Population
- 706
- Median age
- 21
- Under 18
- 36.7%
- 65 and older
- 4.2%
- Households
- 227
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rohrerstown ›
Education in Rohrerstown
8.3% of adults 25 and older in Rohrerstown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rohrerstown
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 53.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 20%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Rohrerstown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohrerstown | 706 | $56,773 | $281,100 | $1,119 |
| East Hempfield | 26,745 | $99,384 | $360,500 | $1,383 |
| Lancaster | 57,719 | $63,690 | $219,500 | $1,240 |
| Millersville | 8,982 | $67,866 | $277,600 | $1,369 |
| Landisville | 2,168 | $88,148 | $280,900 | $992 |
| East Petersburg | 4,591 | $91,930 | $259,300 | $1,341 |
| Mountville | 3,004 | $97,206 | $279,700 | $1,131 |
| Manheim | 44,237 | $102,134 | $362,800 | $1,609 |
| Salunga | 3,355 | $61,442 | $280,900 | $980 |
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What is the median household income in Rohrerstown, PA?
The median household income in Rohrerstown is $56,773, 27% 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 Rohrerstown?
The median home value in Rohrerstown is $281,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Rohrerstown?
The median gross rent in Rohrerstown is $1,119 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is Rohrerstown, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 12 minutes. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Pennsylvania median; home values 10% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 19.9%.
What is the median age in Rohrerstown?
The median age in Rohrerstown is 21 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Rohrerstown?
The average commute to work in Rohrerstown is 12 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rohrerstown?
The unemployment rate in Rohrerstown is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rohrerstown?
8.3% of adults in Rohrerstown 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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