What are the schools like in Hummelstown, PA?

Hummelstown is served primarily by Lower Dauphin SD. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1.

What is the median household income in Hummelstown?

The median household income in Hummelstown, PA is $53,203 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

What is the weather like in Hummelstown, PA?

Hummelstown has an average high temperature of 38.6°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Hummelstown, PA affordable or expensive?

Hummelstown's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hummelstown is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $239,900 and the median rent is $962 per month.

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

Hummelstown has a violent crime rate of 489.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 623.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hummelstown, PA a Good Place to Live?

Hummelstown is a small town of 4,536 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $53,203 and a 3.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Hummelstown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Hummelstown 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: 96.5

Hummelstown's overall cost of living index is 96.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hummelstown costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hummelstown, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$239,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$962	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,203	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Hummelstown's violent crime rate is 489.7 per 100,000 residents — 29% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

489.7 /100k

Property Crime

623.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hummelstown is served primarily by Lower Dauphin SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hummelstown, PA	National Avg
School District	Lower Dauphin SD	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hummelstown sees average highs of 38.6°F in January and 86.8°F in July, with 44.2 inches of annual precipitation and 29.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hummelstown, PA
Average High — January	38.6°F
Average High — July	86.8°F
Annual Precipitation	44.2"
Annual Snowfall	29.9"

Demographics

Metric	Hummelstown, PA	National Avg
Population	4,536	—
Median Age	37.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.4%	18.9%
Asian	6.1%	6.3%
Under 18	21.2%	22.2%
65 and over	15.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Union Deposit, PA 3 mi Rutherford, PA 3 mi Hershey, PA 4 mi Lawnton, PA 5 mi Middletown, PA 5 mi

Hummelstown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hummelstown, PA affordable or expensive?

Hummelstown's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hummelstown roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $239,900 and median rent is $962/month.

What is the crime rate in Hummelstown, PA?

Hummelstown's violent crime rate is 489.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 623.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hummelstown?

Public schools in Hummelstown are operated by Lower Dauphin SD. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 43.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hummelstown, PA a good place to live?

Hummelstown, PA has a population of 4,536, a median household income of $53,203, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. 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 Hummelstown?

Hummelstown averages 38.6°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.2 inches with about 29.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Hummelstown?

The population of Hummelstown, Pennsylvania is 4,536 with a median age of 37.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hummelstown?

Key numbers for living in Hummelstown: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $239,900, median household income $53,203, crime index 89 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hummelstown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.