Middleburg is a small town of 1,329 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $56,339
and a 2.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Middleburg 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 Middleburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Middleburg 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
Middleburg's overall cost of living index is 93.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Middleburg costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Middleburg, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$154,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$836
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,339
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Middleburg's violent crime rate is 683.9 per 100,000 residents
— 80% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
683.9 /100k
Property Crime
759.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Middleburg is served primarily by Midd-West SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Middleburg, PA
National Avg
School District
Midd-West SD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Middleburg sees average highs of 35.7°F in January
and 85.0°F in July,
with 47.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 33.7 inches of snow per year.
Middleburg's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Middleburg roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $154,500 and median rent is $836/month.
Middleburg's violent crime rate is 683.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 759.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Middleburg are operated by Midd-West SD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 25.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Middleburg, PA has a population of 1,329, a median household income of $56,339, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%.
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.
Middleburg averages 35.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.4 inches
with about 33.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Middleburg, Pennsylvania is 1,329 with a median age of 39.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Middleburg: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $154,500, median household income $56,339, crime index 122 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Middleburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
