What are the schools like in Mercersburg, PA?

Mercersburg is served primarily by Tuscarora SD. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

What is the median household income in Mercersburg?

The median household income in Mercersburg, PA is $71,905 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Mercersburg, PA?

Mercersburg has an average high temperature of 40.5°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 30.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Mercersburg, PA affordable or expensive?

Mercersburg's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mercersburg is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $194,900 and the median rent is $850 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Mercersburg is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Mercersburg, PA a Good Place to Live?

Mercersburg is a small town of 2,083 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $71,905 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Mercersburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

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

All Mercersburg 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: 93.9

Mercersburg's overall cost of living index is 93.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mercersburg costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mercersburg, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$194,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$850	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,905	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Mercersburg is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Mercersburg is served primarily by Tuscarora SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mercersburg, PA	National Avg
School District	Tuscarora SD	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mercersburg sees average highs of 40.5°F in January and 87.3°F in July, with 35.6 inches of annual precipitation and 30.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mercersburg, PA
Average High — January	40.5°F
Average High — July	87.3°F
Annual Precipitation	35.6"
Annual Snowfall	30.8"

Demographics

Metric	Mercersburg, PA	National Avg
Population	2,083	—
Median Age	43.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	19.7%	22.2%
65 and over	17.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fort Loudon, PA 6 mi McConnellsburg, PA 8 mi Fairview, MD 9 mi Greencastle, PA 10 mi Marion, PA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Mercersburg

Mercersburg, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

17236

Mercersburg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercersburg, PA affordable or expensive?

Mercersburg's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mercersburg roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $194,900 and median rent is $850/month.

What is the crime rate in Mercersburg, PA?

Crime data for Mercersburg is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Mercersburg?

Public schools in Mercersburg are operated by Tuscarora SD. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 19.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mercersburg, PA a good place to live?

Mercersburg, PA has a population of 2,083, a median household income of $71,905, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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 Mercersburg?

Mercersburg averages 40.5°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.6 inches with about 30.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mercersburg?

Mercersburg, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17236.

What is the population of Mercersburg?

The population of Mercersburg, Pennsylvania is 2,083 with a median age of 43.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mercersburg?

Key numbers for living in Mercersburg: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $194,900, median household income $71,905, schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mercersburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.