What are the schools like in Bendersville, PA?

School district data for Bendersville is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Bendersville?

The median household income in Bendersville, PA is $77,054 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.0%.

What is the weather like in Bendersville, PA?

Bendersville has an average high temperature of 38.1°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Bendersville, PA affordable or expensive?

Bendersville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bendersville is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $172,200 and the median rent is $1,027 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bendersville, PA?

Crime rate data for Bendersville is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Bendersville, PA a Good Place to Live?

Bendersville is a small town of 711 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $77,054 and a 8.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Bendersville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bendersville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bendersville 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: 92.7

Bendersville's overall cost of living index is 92.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bendersville costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bendersville, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$172,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,027	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,054	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Bendersville is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Bendersville, PA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bendersville sees average highs of 38.1°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 45.3 inches of annual precipitation and 27.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bendersville, PA
Average High — January	38.1°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	45.3"
Annual Snowfall	27.0"

Demographics

Metric	Bendersville, PA	National Avg
Population	711	—
Median Age	44.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	20.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	13.1%	22.2%
65 and over	23.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Bendersville

Bendersville, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

17306

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bendersville, PA affordable or expensive?

Bendersville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bendersville roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $172,200 and median rent is $1,027/month.

What is the crime rate in Bendersville, PA?

Crime data for Bendersville is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Bendersville?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Bendersville, PA a good place to live?

Bendersville, PA has a population of 711, a median household income of $77,054, and an unemployment rate of 8.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Bendersville?

Bendersville averages 38.1°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.3 inches with about 27.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bendersville?

Bendersville, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17306.

What is the population of Bendersville?

The population of Bendersville, Pennsylvania is 711 with a median age of 44.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bendersville?

Key numbers for living in Bendersville: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $172,200, median household income $77,054. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bendersville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.