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Chambersburg
  • Town in Pennsylvania
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Chambersburg

#6 in Best Places to Live in Franklin County
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Chambersburg is a town in Pennsylvania with a population of 22,141. Chambersburg is in Franklin County. Living in Chambersburg offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Chambersburg and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Chambersburg are above average.
    Population
    22,141
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $159,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $906
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      57%
    • Own
      43%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      160.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      18.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      42.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      56.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      241.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,030.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      52.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      21%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      42%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      11%
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    Working in Chambersburg

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $48,323
    National
    $69,021
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