What are the schools like in Upland, PA?

Upland is served primarily by Chester-Upland SD. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.

What is the median household income in Upland?

The median household income in Upland, PA is $58,588 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.0%.

What is the weather like in Upland, PA?

Upland has an average high temperature of 42.9°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Upland, PA affordable or expensive?

Upland's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Upland is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $170,600 and the median rent is $934 per month.

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

Upland has a violent crime rate of 1288.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 957.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Upland, PA a Good Place to Live?

Upland is a small town of 3,078 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $58,588 and a 8.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Upland stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Upland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Upland 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: 103.5

Upland's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Upland costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Upland, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$170,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$934	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	43.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,588	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Upland's violent crime rate is 1288.0 per 100,000 residents — 239% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

1288.0 /100k

Property Crime

957.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Upland is served primarily by Chester-Upland SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Upland, PA	National Avg
School District	Chester-Upland SD	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Upland sees average highs of 42.9°F in January and 88.8°F in July, with 41.6 inches of annual precipitation and 23.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Upland, PA
Average High — January	42.9°F
Average High — July	88.8°F
Annual Precipitation	41.6"
Annual Snowfall	23.1"

Demographics

Metric	Upland, PA	National Avg
Population	3,078	—
Median Age	35.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	52.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	37.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	26.2%	22.2%
65 and over	18.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Parkside, PA 1 mi Chester, PA 1 mi Brookhaven, PA 1 mi Eddystone, PA 2 mi Woodlyn, PA 2 mi

Upland vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Upland, PA affordable or expensive?

Upland's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Upland roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $170,600 and median rent is $934/month.

What is the crime rate in Upland, PA?

Upland's violent crime rate is 1288.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 957.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Upland?

Public schools in Upland are operated by Chester-Upland SD. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 16.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Upland, PA a good place to live?

Upland, PA has a population of 3,078, a median household income of $58,588, and an unemployment rate of 8.0%. 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 Upland?

Upland averages 42.9°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.6 inches with about 23.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Upland?

The population of Upland, Pennsylvania is 3,078 with a median age of 35.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Upland?

Key numbers for living in Upland: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $170,600, median household income $58,588, crime index 222 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Upland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.