What are the schools like in Campbelltown, PA?

Campbelltown is served primarily by Palmyra Area SD. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1.

What is the median household income in Campbelltown?

The median household income in Campbelltown, PA is $80,450 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 Campbelltown, PA?

Campbelltown has an average high temperature of 37.0°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Campbelltown, PA affordable or expensive?

Campbelltown's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Campbelltown is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $308,500 and the median rent is $1,682 per month.

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

Campbelltown has a violent crime rate of 30.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 214.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Campbelltown, PA a Good Place to Live?

Campbelltown is a small town of 5,705 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $80,450 and a 2.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

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

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

All Campbelltown 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: 95.3

Campbelltown's overall cost of living index is 95.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Campbelltown costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Campbelltown, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$308,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,682	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,450	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Campbelltown's violent crime rate is 30.3 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

30.3 /100k

Property Crime

214.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Campbelltown is served primarily by Palmyra Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Campbelltown, PA	National Avg
School District	Palmyra Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	46.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Campbelltown sees average highs of 37.0°F in January and 84.4°F in July, with 46.4 inches of annual precipitation and 24.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Campbelltown, PA
Average High — January	37.0°F
Average High — July	84.4°F
Annual Precipitation	46.4"
Annual Snowfall	24.0"

Demographics

Metric	Campbelltown, PA	National Avg
Population	5,705	—
Median Age	32.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.4%	18.9%
Asian	3.4%	6.3%
Under 18	34.5%	22.2%
65 and over	13.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Palmyra, PA 2 mi Palmdale, PA 3 mi Hershey, PA 3 mi Union Deposit, PA 5 mi Annville, PA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Campbelltown

Campbelltown, PA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

17078 17010

Campbelltown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Campbelltown, PA affordable or expensive?

Campbelltown's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Campbelltown roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $308,500 and median rent is $1,682/month.

What is the crime rate in Campbelltown, PA?

Campbelltown's violent crime rate is 30.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 214.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Campbelltown?

Public schools in Campbelltown are operated by Palmyra Area SD. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 46.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Campbelltown, PA a good place to live?

Campbelltown, PA has a population of 5,705, a median household income of $80,450, 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 Campbelltown?

Campbelltown averages 37.0°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.4 inches with about 24.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Campbelltown?

Campbelltown, PA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 17078, 17010.

What is the population of Campbelltown?

The population of Campbelltown, Pennsylvania is 5,705 with a median age of 32.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Campbelltown?

Key numbers for living in Campbelltown: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $308,500, median household income $80,450, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Campbelltown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.