Chambersburg, PA Area Guide

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Chambersburg Area Facts

  • Chambersburg has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Chambersburg crime rates are 13% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Chambersburg is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average
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Chambersburg Pennsylvania: Land of Agriculture and Recreation User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) I experienced an invaluable time while living in Chambersburg Pennsylvania. The city is in the boroughs of Franklin County. Chambersburg Pennsylvania is close to the Great Appalachian Valley area. The town has a large population and is fairly inexpensive. Housing and employment a ...Read More re stable facets for the city. Most jobs surround the agriculture and distribution industries. The weather in Chambersburg is pleasant, as the winters are not horrid or dreadful like other northern areas. There are public and private schools there, as well as a state-owned school for children of veterans. The community is also home to Wilson College.

Some of the best areas in Chambersburg Pennsylvania surround Caledonia State Park. The park is an area that provides recreational activities like biking, swimming, camping, walking, fishing, hunting, and other community entertainment. The neighbors gather there for the annual Fourth of July event, which is very big for the city. It is a great town with lots of character. The town does not have any major crime issues and is very family-oriented. This is a great place to keep on the radar if relocating. Read Less
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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Chambersburg? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Park of the Valiant
      Chambers Fort Park
      Chambersburg Bike Park
      Nitterhouse Park and Soccer Complex
      Henninger Field
      Memorial Park
      Reservoir Hill Park
      Kitts Outdoor Arena

      Entertainment

      Council for the Arts of Chambersburg
      Council for the Arts of Chambersburg
      Capitol Theatre
      Council for the Arts of Chambersburg
      Hawthorne Indoor Arena
      Olive Delp Overly Cook Indoor Arena
      Lincoln Lanes

      Food & Drink

      Roy Pitz Brewing Company
      Nathan Miller Chocolate Factory
      Jim's Farmers Market
      GearHouse Brewing Co
      McDonald's
      Long John Silver's
      Papa John's
      Wine and Spirits

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Chambersburg? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Chambersburg.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Chambersburg? The cost of living in Chambersburg is 99/100 - which is 1% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Chambersburg
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Chambersburg? Chambersburg crime rates are 2,080, which are 13% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      2,080 per 100k people

      9% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 49

      9% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -3%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Chambersburg? The median income in Chambersburg is $46,924 which is 15% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $46,92415% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,6507% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      51% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Chambersburg a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Chambersburg Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Chambersburg home prices? Chambersburg home prices are $156,900 - which is 6% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $156,90015% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $84511% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      44%

      31% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Chambersburg have good schools? The Chambersburg graduation rate is 78% - which is 9% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      7% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      57%

      18% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      11% higher than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Chambersburg a good place to live? Chambersburg has an overall rating of 82% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      63%

      5 total surveys

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