What are the schools like in Camp Hill, PA?

Camp Hill is served primarily by Camp Hill SD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.3:1.

What is the median household income in Camp Hill?

The median household income in Camp Hill, PA is $104,959 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

What is the weather like in Camp Hill, PA?

Camp Hill has an average high temperature of 36.6°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Camp Hill, PA affordable or expensive?

Camp Hill's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Camp Hill is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $274,000 and the median rent is $1,236 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Camp Hill, PA?

Camp Hill has a violent crime rate of 73.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1039.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Camp Hill, PA a Good Place to Live?

Camp Hill is a small town of 8,133 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $104,959 and a 2.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Camp Hill stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Camp Hill 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: 96.5

Camp Hill's overall cost of living index is 96.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Camp Hill costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Camp Hill, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$274,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,236	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$104,959	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Camp Hill's violent crime rate is 73.4 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

73.4 /100k

Property Crime

1039.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Camp Hill is served primarily by Camp Hill SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Camp Hill, PA	National Avg
School District	Camp Hill SD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	60.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Camp Hill sees average highs of 36.6°F in January and 85.2°F in July, with 45.2 inches of annual precipitation and 23.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Camp Hill, PA
Average High — January	36.6°F
Average High — July	85.2°F
Annual Precipitation	45.2"
Annual Snowfall	23.9"

Demographics

Metric	Camp Hill, PA	National Avg
Population	8,133	—
Median Age	42.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.6%	18.9%
Asian	5.7%	6.3%
Under 18	24.8%	22.2%
65 and over	16.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lemoyne, PA 1 mi Wormleysburg, PA 2 mi Lower Allen, PA 2 mi Shiremanstown, PA 2 mi West Fairview, PA 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Camp Hill

Camp Hill, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

17011

Camp Hill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Camp Hill, PA affordable or expensive?

Camp Hill's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Camp Hill roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $274,000 and median rent is $1,236/month.

What is the crime rate in Camp Hill, PA?

Camp Hill's violent crime rate is 73.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1039.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Camp Hill?

Public schools in Camp Hill are operated by Camp Hill SD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 60.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Camp Hill, PA a good place to live?

Camp Hill, PA has a population of 8,133, a median household income of $104,959, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%. 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 Camp Hill?

Camp Hill averages 36.6°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.2 inches with about 23.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Camp Hill?

Camp Hill, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17011.

What is the population of Camp Hill?

The population of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania is 8,133 with a median age of 42.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Camp Hill?

Key numbers for living in Camp Hill: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $274,000, median household income $104,959, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Camp Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.