Elysburg is a small town of 2,451 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $119,216
and a 1.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Elysburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Elysburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Elysburg 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: 90.6
Elysburg's overall cost of living index is 90.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Elysburg costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Elysburg, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$225,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$441
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
93.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$119,216
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Elysburg's violent crime rate is 81.5 per 100,000 residents
— 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
81.5 /100k
Property Crime
412.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Elysburg, PA
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
46.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Elysburg sees average highs of 34.8°F in January
and 83.7°F in July,
with 48.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 33.5 inches of snow per year.
Elysburg's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Elysburg roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $225,900 and median rent is $441/month.
Elysburg's violent crime rate is 81.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 412.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Elysburg, PA has a population of 2,451, a median household income of $119,216, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%.
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.
Elysburg averages 34.8°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.0 inches
with about 33.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Elysburg, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17824.
The population of Elysburg, Pennsylvania is 2,451 with a median age of 49.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Elysburg: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $225,900, median household income $119,216, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Elysburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.