What are the schools like in Millersburg, PA?

Millersburg is served primarily by Millersburg Area SD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.

What is the median household income in Millersburg?

The median household income in Millersburg, PA is $63,220 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.8%.

What is the weather like in Millersburg, PA?

Millersburg has an average high temperature of 36.9°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Millersburg, PA affordable or expensive?

Millersburg's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Millersburg is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $135,200 and the median rent is $769 per month.

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

Millersburg has a violent crime rate of 79.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 477.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Millersburg, PA a Good Place to Live?

Millersburg is a small town of 2,546 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $63,220 and a 0.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Millersburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

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

All Millersburg 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

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

Metric	Millersburg, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$135,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$769	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	53.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,220	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Millersburg's violent crime rate is 79.5 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

79.5 /100k

Property Crime

477.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Millersburg is served primarily by Millersburg Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Millersburg, PA	National Avg
School District	Millersburg Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Millersburg sees average highs of 36.9°F in January and 83.7°F in July, with 50.9 inches of annual precipitation and 27.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Millersburg, PA
Average High — January	36.9°F
Average High — July	83.7°F
Annual Precipitation	50.9"
Annual Snowfall	27.6"

Demographics

Metric	Millersburg, PA	National Avg
Population	2,546	—
Median Age	35.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.5%	6.3%
Under 18	25.5%	22.2%
65 and over	16.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Millersburg

Millersburg, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

17061

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Millersburg, PA affordable or expensive?

Millersburg's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Millersburg roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $135,200 and median rent is $769/month.

What is the crime rate in Millersburg, PA?

Millersburg's violent crime rate is 79.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 477.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Millersburg?

Public schools in Millersburg are operated by Millersburg Area SD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Millersburg, PA a good place to live?

Millersburg, PA has a population of 2,546, a median household income of $63,220, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%. 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 Millersburg?

Millersburg averages 36.9°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.9 inches with about 27.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Millersburg?

Millersburg, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17061.

What is the population of Millersburg?

The population of Millersburg, Pennsylvania is 2,546 with a median age of 35.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Millersburg?

Key numbers for living in Millersburg: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $135,200, median household income $63,220, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Millersburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.