What are the schools like in Jonestown, PA?

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

What is the median household income in Jonestown?

The median household income in Jonestown, PA is $95,792 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Jonestown, PA?

Jonestown has an average high temperature of 37.0°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Jonestown, PA affordable or expensive?

Jonestown's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Jonestown is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $222,900 and the median rent is $906 per month.

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

Jonestown has a violent crime rate of 30.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 214.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Jonestown, PA a Good Place to Live?

Jonestown is a small town of 1,979 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $95,792 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Jonestown 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 Jonestown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Jonestown 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: 95.3

Jonestown's overall cost of living index is 95.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Jonestown costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Jonestown, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$222,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$906	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$95,792	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Jonestown's violent crime rate is 30.3 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

30.3 /100k

Property Crime

214.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Jonestown, 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	21.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Jonestown sees average highs of 37.0°F in January and 84.4°F in July, with 46.4 inches of annual precipitation and 24.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Jonestown, PA
Average High — January	37.0°F
Average High — July	84.4°F
Annual Precipitation	46.4"
Annual Snowfall	24.0"

Demographics

Metric	Jonestown, PA	National Avg
Population	1,979	—
Median Age	32.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.2%	22.2%
65 and over	6.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fredericksburg CDP (Lebanon County), PA 3 mi Sand Hill, PA 5 mi Cleona, PA 5 mi Pleasant Hill, PA 6 mi Annville, PA 6 mi

Jonestown vs Other Cities

Jonestown, PA vs Fredericksburg CDP (Lebanon County), PA Jonestown, PA vs Sand Hill, PA Jonestown, PA vs Cleona, PA Jonestown, PA vs Pleasant Hill, PA Jonestown, PA vs Annville, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jonestown, PA affordable or expensive?

Jonestown's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Jonestown roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $222,900 and median rent is $906/month.

What is the crime rate in Jonestown, PA?

Jonestown's violent crime rate is 30.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 214.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Jonestown?

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

Is Jonestown, PA a good place to live?

Jonestown, PA has a population of 1,979, a median household income of $95,792, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. 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 Jonestown?

Jonestown averages 37.0°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.4 inches with about 24.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Jonestown?

The population of Jonestown, Pennsylvania is 1,979 with a median age of 32.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Jonestown?

Key numbers for living in Jonestown: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $222,900, median household income $95,792, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jonestown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.