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Living in
Willow Street.
Willow Street is an unincorporated community in Lancaster County, PA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Willow Street
Willow Street is a community of 10,010 people in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $109,675, median rent runs about $2,672 per month, and median home values are around $314,700. Unemployment is low at 3.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Willow Street at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
54.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Foreign-Born
7.2%
Broadband Internet
88.2%
of households
Median household income
Demographics7.2% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Willow Street: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Willow Street, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (28.1%), and 5.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
15.1%
of residents
65 and Older
41.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
22.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.3%
of households
Married Couples
58.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.19
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 121% above PA average
Rent, home values, and income in Willow Street
In Willow Street, rent runs 121% above the PA average, and home values are 24% above the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
62.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,633
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
40.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $376,905 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below PA average
Unemployment in Willow Street
Unemployment in Lancaster County, which includes Willow Street, is 0.9 percentage points lower than the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Willow Street: Lancaster County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Lancaster County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Willow Street is about 2% of Lancaster County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Commute29.6 min avg
How Willow Street residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Willow Street, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Lancaster Airport (LNS)
Regional airport · few flights19k passengers boarded in 2025
- 55 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Major hub14.8M 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.
Safetyviolent crime 91% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the West Lampeter Township Police Department, which covers Willow Street, runs 91% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
28.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
426.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by West Lampeter Township Police Department (township-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 47 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Lancaster County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Lancaster County, which includes Willow Street, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 47 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47 | Thunderstorm Wind | $245,500 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $68,000 |
| 2023 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $253,000 |
| 2022 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $414,000 |
| 2021 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $145,000 |
| 2020 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $93,000 |
| 2019 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $235,000 |
| 2018 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $89,000 |
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
Lancaster County, county-wide
Willow Street is about 2% of Lancaster 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 Lancaster County, which includes Willow Street, is typically good — 221 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
221
per year
Moderate Days
142
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Lancaster County, county-wide
Willow Street is about 2% of Lancaster County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Willow Street has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
44.2"
Annual Snowfall
21.4"
Hot Days/Year
20
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
111
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
124
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 22°F | 3.01" |
| Feb | 43°F | 24°F | 2.52" |
| Mar | 52°F | 31°F | 3.50" |
| Apr | 65°F | 41°F | 3.54" |
| May | 75°F | 50°F | 3.65" |
| Jun | 83°F | 60°F | 4.09" |
| Jul | 87°F | 65°F | 4.51" |
| Aug | 85°F | 63°F | 3.60" |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 4.82" |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 4.18" |
| Nov | 55°F | 34°F | 3.26" |
| Dec | 44°F | 27°F | 3.47" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Willow Street
Uninsured
4.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Willow Street's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Lancaster General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Lancaster
Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital
Psychiatric · 5.2 mi away · Lancaster
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9 mi away · Lancaster
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education50.7% college degree rate
Schools and degree attainment in Willow Street
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
50.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Willow Street (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,799 students · in-state tuition $73,210 · 86% graduate · median earnings $81,484 (10 yrs after entry)
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
4.1 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 1,446 students · in-state tuition $9,050 · 62% graduate · median earnings $56,469 (10 yrs after entry)
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
4.6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 400 students · in-state tuition $33,309 · 61% graduate · median earnings $36,746 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Appalachian National Scenic Trail, 31 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Willow Street
Willow Street has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Appalachian National Scenic Trail (31 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
31 mi awayHopewell Furnace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
31 mi awayFirst State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
39 mi awayHampton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
42 mi awayValley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
45 mi awayCarlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
50 mi awayStar-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
51 mi awayFort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
National Monument and Historic Shrine
52 mi awayCities Near Willow Street
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Willow Street FAQ
Is Willow Street, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Willow Street's median rent is $2,672/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $109,675/year. Median home value is $314,700.
Is Willow Street, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Willow Street is policed by the West Lampeter Township Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 29 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 427 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Willow Street, Pennsylvania?⌄
Lancaster County, which includes Willow Street, has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Willow Street, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Willow Street is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,672/month and median household income is $109,675/year. The median home value is $314,700. About 62% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Willow Street, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Willow Street is 30 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