What are the schools like in Egypt, PA?

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

What is the median household income in Egypt?

The median household income in Egypt, PA is $105,655 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

What is the weather like in Egypt, PA?

Egypt has an average high temperature of 38.4°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Egypt, PA affordable or expensive?

Egypt's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Egypt is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $281,300 and the median rent is $1,587 per month.

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

Egypt has a violent crime rate of 101.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 609.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Egypt, PA a Good Place to Live?

Egypt is a small town of 2,998 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $105,655 and a 1.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Egypt's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Egypt is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Egypt 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: 98.4

Egypt's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Egypt costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Egypt, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$281,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,587	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$105,655	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Egypt's violent crime rate is 101.3 per 100,000 residents — 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

101.3 /100k

Property Crime

609.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Egypt, 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	32.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Egypt sees average highs of 38.4°F in January and 86.4°F in July, with 47.4 inches of annual precipitation and 33.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Egypt, PA
Average High — January	38.4°F
Average High — July	86.4°F
Annual Precipitation	47.4"
Annual Snowfall	33.1"

Demographics

Metric	Egypt, PA	National Avg
Population	2,998	—
Median Age	40.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	22.2%	22.2%
65 and over	17.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Egypt, PA affordable or expensive?

Egypt's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Egypt roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $281,300 and median rent is $1,587/month.

What is the crime rate in Egypt, PA?

Egypt's violent crime rate is 101.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 609.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Egypt?

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

Is Egypt, PA a good place to live?

Egypt, PA has a population of 2,998, a median household income of $105,655, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. 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 Egypt?

Egypt averages 38.4°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.4 inches with about 33.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Egypt?

The population of Egypt, Pennsylvania is 2,998 with a median age of 40.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Egypt?

Key numbers for living in Egypt: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $281,300, median household income $105,655, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Egypt side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.