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Living in
Weigelstown.
Weigelstown is an unincorporated community in York County, PA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Weigelstown
The housing market is accessible compared to many Pennsylvania regions, with a median home value around $219,500 and rental options averaging $1,385 a month, making it genuinely attainable if you're coming from a pricier area. The job market is steady with unemployment at 4.1%, well below the national average, though you should know that Weigelstown is fully urbanized—there's no rural character here, just residential density—so if you're seeking small-town quiet, you might feel the suburban feel. The community skews toward established families and older residents (median age of 41), with about half of households being married couples, which creates a particular neighborhood vibe that works well if you're in that demographic but might feel less vibrant if you're younger or single.
Weigelstown at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Foreign-Born
3.7%
Broadband Internet
86.7%
of households
Median household income
Demographics3.7% foreign-born, most often from Italy
Who lives in Weigelstown: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Weigelstown, the largest foreign-born group is from Italy (27.1%), and 5.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.0%
of residents
65 and Older
25.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.5%
of households
Married Couples
51.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.35
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 15% above PA average
Rent, home values, and income in Weigelstown
In Weigelstown, rent runs 15% above the PA average, and home values are 14% below the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
58.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,701
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
81.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1991
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.1%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for PA
Unemployment in Weigelstown
Unemployment in York County, which includes Weigelstown, is close to the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Weigelstown: York County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
York County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Weigelstown is about 3% of York County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Weigelstown Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute26.8 min avg
How Weigelstown residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Weigelstown, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
Small hub810k passengers boarded in 2025
- 56 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Major hub12.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safety
Crime rates
Crime data not available
No police agency in the FBI's crime data covers Weigelstown, so there's no local crime rate to show.
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 33 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
York County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In York County, which includes Weigelstown, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 33 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | Thunderstorm Wind | $233,000 |
| 2024 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $146,000 |
| 2023 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $483,000 |
| 2022 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $73,000 |
| 2021 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.1M |
| 2020 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $138,000 |
| 2019 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $77,000 |
| 2018 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $142,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
York County, county-wide
Weigelstown is about 3% of York County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in York County, which includes Weigelstown, is typically good — 217 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
217
per year
Moderate Days
145
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
York County, county-wide
Weigelstown is about 3% of York County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Weigelstown has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.1"
Annual Snowfall
24.6"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
125
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
133
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 21°F | 2.61" |
| Feb | 42°F | 22°F | 2.48" |
| Mar | 51°F | 29°F | 3.66" |
| Apr | 63°F | 39°F | 3.35" |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 4.17" |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 3.22" |
| Jul | 85°F | 63°F | 4.32" |
| Aug | 84°F | 61°F | 3.76" |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 4.80" |
| Oct | 66°F | 42°F | 3.59" |
| Nov | 54°F | 33°F | 3.10" |
| Dec | 44°F | 25°F | 3.06" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Weigelstown
Uninsured
4.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Weigelstown's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Upmc Memorial
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.9 mi away · York
Wellspan York Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6 mi away · York
Wellspan Surgery and Rehabilitation Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 7 mi away · York
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Weigelstown
Weigelstown's student/teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
22.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, 24 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Weigelstown
Weigelstown has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument (24 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
24 mi awayGettysburg National Military Park
National Military Park
25 mi awayEisenhower National Historic Site
National Historic Site
27 mi awayAppalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
36 mi awayCatoctin Mountain Park
Park
41 mi awayHampton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
41 mi awayStar-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
50 mi awayFort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
National Monument and Historic Shrine
51 mi awayPublic Libraries in Weigelstown
Dover Area Community Library
3700-3 Davidsburg Road, Dover
Cities Near Weigelstown
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Weigelstown?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Weigelstown FAQ
Is Weigelstown, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Weigelstown's median rent is $1,385/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $73,722/year. Median home value is $219,500.
What is the job market like in Weigelstown, Pennsylvania?⌄
York County, which includes Weigelstown, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Weigelstown, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Weigelstown is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,385/month and median household income is $73,722/year. The median home value is $219,500. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Weigelstown, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Weigelstown is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from