What are the schools like in Emmaus, PA?

Emmaus is served primarily by East Penn SD. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Emmaus?

The median household income in Emmaus, PA is $80,625 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.

What is the weather like in Emmaus, PA?

Emmaus 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.

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

Q: Is Emmaus, PA affordable or expensive?

Emmaus's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Emmaus is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $232,900 and the median rent is $1,229 per month.

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

Emmaus has a violent crime rate of 74.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 872.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Emmaus, PA a Good Place to Live?

Emmaus is a small city of 11,644 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $80,625 and a 4.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Emmaus stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

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

All Emmaus 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

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

Metric	Emmaus, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$232,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,229	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,625	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Emmaus's violent crime rate is 74.1 per 100,000 residents — 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

74.1 /100k

Property Crime

872.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Emmaus is served primarily by East Penn SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Emmaus, PA	National Avg
School District	East Penn SD	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	Emmaus, PA	National Avg
Population	11,644	—
Median Age	40.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.5%	6.3%
Under 18	19.6%	22.2%
65 and over	15.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Emmaus

Emmaus, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

18049

Emmaus vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmaus, PA affordable or expensive?

Emmaus's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Emmaus roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $232,900 and median rent is $1,229/month.

What is the crime rate in Emmaus, PA?

Emmaus's violent crime rate is 74.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 872.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Emmaus?

Public schools in Emmaus are operated by East Penn SD. The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 33.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Emmaus, PA a good place to live?

Emmaus, PA has a population of 11,644, a median household income of $80,625, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. 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 Emmaus?

Emmaus 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 ZIP codes are in Emmaus?

Emmaus, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18049.

What is the population of Emmaus?

The population of Emmaus, Pennsylvania is 11,644 with a median age of 40.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Emmaus?

Key numbers for living in Emmaus: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $232,900, median household income $80,625, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Emmaus side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.