What are the schools like in Myerstown, PA?

Myerstown is served primarily by Eastern Lebanon County SD. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.

What is the median household income in Myerstown?

The median household income in Myerstown, PA is $52,429 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Myerstown, PA?

Myerstown 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.

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

Q: Is Myerstown, PA affordable or expensive?

Myerstown's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Myerstown is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $175,600 and the median rent is $947 per month.

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

Myerstown 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 Myerstown, PA a Good Place to Live?

Myerstown is a small town of 3,107 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $52,429 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

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

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

All Myerstown 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

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

Metric	Myerstown, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$175,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$947	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,429	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Myerstown'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

Myerstown is served primarily by Eastern Lebanon County SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Myerstown, PA	National Avg
School District	Eastern Lebanon County SD	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	Myerstown, PA	National Avg
Population	3,107	—
Median Age	43.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.5%	22.2%
65 and over	23.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Myerstown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Myerstown, PA affordable or expensive?

Myerstown's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Myerstown roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $175,600 and median rent is $947/month.

What is the crime rate in Myerstown, PA?

Myerstown'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 Myerstown?

Public schools in Myerstown are operated by Eastern Lebanon County SD. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 9.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Myerstown, PA a good place to live?

Myerstown, PA has a population of 3,107, a median household income of $52,429, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. 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 Myerstown?

Myerstown 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 Myerstown?

The population of Myerstown, Pennsylvania is 3,107 with a median age of 43.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Myerstown?

Key numbers for living in Myerstown: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $175,600, median household income $52,429, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Myerstown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.