Ephrata, PA Area Guide

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Ephrata Area Facts

  • Ephrata has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Ephrata crime rates are 2% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Ephrata is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average
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A quaint little town in Ephrata. User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) I have been living in Ephrata, PA for 17 years. The area is what one would call an average town. What you need is close by if they are essential, but nothing city wise. The town is still on the small side which works if you are trying to get away from the big city life. If you ar ...Read More e okay with a little travel, Lancaster City, York, and Harrisburg are not too far away with only being about a little over an hour. The town does not come without a few crimes, but they are not alerting crimes that result in loss of life. I would not say that Ephrata is a town that has a high-income average. There are far more families that are middle class as well as individuals that reside here.

The nightlife is not exciting. One would have to leave the town in order to have a night out experience. If you are ok with dining out, then you may find a few places. The best places in Ephrata are off of W Main St, where you will find restaurants and a place to shop, and Ephrata Linear Park. Read Less
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      C+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Thomas P. Grater Memorial Park
      Legion Park
      Riparian Buffer
      Russell Park
      Lincoln Heights Recreation Center
      Ephrata Middle School
      Lincoln Heights Outdoor Recreation Area
      Lincoln Heights Playground

      Entertainment

      New Main Cinema
      Ephrata Cloister
      Mother Tucker's Antiques

      Food & Drink

      Fine Wine & Good Spirits
      Papa John's
      McDonald's
      Ephrata Beverage Distributors
      Jade Palace
      Isaac's
      Yogurtworks Cafe
      KFC

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Ephrata? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Ephrata.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Ephrata? The cost of living in Ephrata is 99/100 - which is 1% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Ephrata
      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 Ephrata? Ephrata crime rates are 1,812, which are 2% lower than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      1,812 per 100k people

      21% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 56  

      21% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -3%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Ephrata? The median income in Ephrata is $54,625 which is equal to Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $54,6251% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,5681% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      49% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Align Pregnancy Services Ephrata
      WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Ephrata home prices? Ephrata home prices are $160,300 - which is 4% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $160,30013% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8807% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      55%

      13% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Ephrata have good schools? The Ephrata graduation rate is 79% - which is 8% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      5% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      65%

      35% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      6% higher than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Ephrata a good place to live? Ephrata has an overall rating of 78% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      78%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      74%

      6 total surveys

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