Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal

Northeast Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

72.5

C-

out of 100

Overview

Chambersburg is a Pennsylvania city with a population of approximately 22,245, part of the Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $291,705. Median household income is $53,493.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 22,245 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $291,705 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $53,493 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 18.9 minutes
  • Part of the Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

22,245

Source: Census ACS

$291,705

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$53,493

Source: Census ACS

18.9 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

49

Source: Walk Score

101 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Franklin County (county-level results)

28%
71%
Democrat 23,543
Republican 59,604
Leans R+43.0

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 70.4/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 50.5/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 76.1/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 49/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 42.7/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 72.5

Location

Chambersburg, PA (39.9313, -77.6579)
View on Google Maps

Compare with another city

Start Comparison

Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.