What are the schools like in Heidelberg, PA?

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

What is the median household income in Heidelberg?

The median household income in Heidelberg, PA is $63,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.

What is the weather like in Heidelberg, PA?

Heidelberg has an average high temperature of 39.3°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 44.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Heidelberg, PA affordable or expensive?

Heidelberg's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Heidelberg is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $151,000 and the median rent is $957 per month.

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

Heidelberg has a violent crime rate of 186.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 969.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Heidelberg, PA a Good Place to Live?

Heidelberg is a small town of 1,254 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $63,500 and a 4.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Heidelberg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Heidelberg 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: 94.4

Heidelberg's overall cost of living index is 94.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Heidelberg costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Heidelberg, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$151,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$957	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Heidelberg's violent crime rate is 186.5 per 100,000 residents — 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

186.5 /100k

Property Crime

969.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Heidelberg, 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	26.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Heidelberg sees average highs of 39.3°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 42.4 inches of annual precipitation and 44.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Heidelberg, PA
Average High — January	39.3°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	42.4"
Annual Snowfall	44.1"

Demographics

Metric	Heidelberg, PA	National Avg
Population	1,254	—
Median Age	40.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	14.4%	22.2%
65 and over	16.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Carnegie, PA 1 mi Rosslyn Farms, PA 2 mi Bridgeville, PA 2 mi Rennerdale, PA 3 mi Pennsbury Village, PA 3 mi

Heidelberg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heidelberg, PA affordable or expensive?

Heidelberg's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Heidelberg roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $151,000 and median rent is $957/month.

What is the crime rate in Heidelberg, PA?

Heidelberg's violent crime rate is 186.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 969.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Heidelberg?

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

Is Heidelberg, PA a good place to live?

Heidelberg, PA has a population of 1,254, a median household income of $63,500, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. 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.

What is the weather like in Heidelberg?

Heidelberg averages 39.3°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.4 inches with about 44.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Heidelberg?

The population of Heidelberg, Pennsylvania is 1,254 with a median age of 40.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Heidelberg?

Key numbers for living in Heidelberg: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $151,000, median household income $63,500, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Heidelberg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.