What are the schools like in Mercersville, MD?

Mercersville is served primarily by Washington County Public Schools. The district operates 25 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 10 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.

What is the median household income in Mercersville?

The median household income in Mercersville, MD is $47,143 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Mercersville, MD?

Mercersville has an average high temperature of 41.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.0 inches.

Mercersville, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Mercersville, MD affordable or expensive?

Mercersville's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mercersville is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mercersville, MD?

Mercersville has a violent crime rate of 207.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 735.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mercersville, MD a Good Place to Live?

Mercersville is a small town of 322 in Maryland, with a median household income of $47,143 . Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Mercersville stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Mercersville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mercersville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.1

Mercersville's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mercersville costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mercersville, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,143	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mercersville's violent crime rate is 207.9 per 100,000 residents — 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

207.9 /100k

Property Crime

735.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Mercersville is served primarily by Washington County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mercersville, MD	National Avg
School District	Washington County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	25	—
Middle Schools	7	—
High Schools	10	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mercersville sees average highs of 41.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July, with 43.5 inches of annual precipitation and 33.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mercersville, MD
Average High — January	41.2°F
Average High — July	86.1°F
Annual Precipitation	43.5"
Annual Snowfall	33.0"

Demographics

Metric	Mercersville, MD	National Avg
Population	322	—
Median Age	35.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.7%	22.2%
65 and over	14.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bakersville, MD 1 mi Tilghmanton, MD 2 mi Fairplay, MD 3 mi Sharpsburg, MD 3 mi Keedysville, MD 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Mercersville

Mercersville, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

21782

Mercersville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercersville, MD affordable or expensive?

Mercersville's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mercersville roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Mercersville, MD?

Mercersville's violent crime rate is 207.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 735.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mercersville?

Public schools in Mercersville are operated by Washington County Public Schools. The district has 25 elementary, 7 middle, and 10 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 31.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mercersville, MD a good place to live?

Mercersville, MD has a population of 322, a median household income of $47,143, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Mercersville?

Mercersville averages 41.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.5 inches with about 33.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mercersville?

Mercersville, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 21782.

What is the population of Mercersville?

The population of Mercersville, Maryland is 322 with a median age of 35.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mercersville?

Key numbers for living in Mercersville: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $47,143, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mercersville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.