Housing data for East Cocalico Township, PA
East Cocalico Township, PA has an estimated 10,949 residents and 3,849 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Lancaster County.
17.4% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,227 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+3.7%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 10,949 (±22)
- Housing units
- 3,849 (±284)
- Households that rent
- 17.4%
- Median gross rent
- $1,227
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +3.7%
What stands out in East Cocalico Township
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 0.0% (±1.4 points) in East Cocalico Township, lower than in Lancaster County (12.6%).
Households that rent: 17.4% (±4.6 points) in East Cocalico Township, lower than in Lancaster County (30.2%).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 23.6% (±5.0 points) in East Cocalico Township, higher than in Lancaster County (16.2%).
Households without a vehicle: 4.8% (±2.5 points) in East Cocalico Township, lower than in Lancaster County (8.6%).
- Types of homes in East Cocalico Township
- Renters and owners in East Cocalico Township
- Heating fuel in East Cocalico Township
- Commute and cars in East Cocalico Township
Housing in East Cocalico Township at a glance
- Median rent: $1,227 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,120 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 42.2% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 17.4% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $96,875 median household income
- Home values: $306,900 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,869 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $4,840 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 0.0% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 78.8% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 45.7% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 41.5% heat with electricity
- Commute and cars: 20.6 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 7 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +3.7% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 16.1% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 1.9% of homes have more than 1 person per room
East Cocalico Township against Lancaster County, its state and the nation
| East Cocalico Township | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 10,949 (±22) | 557,931 (exact) | 13,018,639 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 3,849 (±284) | 219,224 (±92) | 5,806,452 (±672) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 17.4% (±4.6 points) | 30.2% (±0.8 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,227 (±$174) | $1,357 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $96,875 (±$12,825) | $86,959 (±$1,323) | $77,971 (±$342) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $306,900 (±$17,617) | $301,100 (±$4,176) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $4,840 (±$281) | $3,975 (±$49) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 45.7% (±8.0 points) | 52.5% (±1.2 points) | 67.3% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 20.6 minutes (±1.8) | 23.8 minutes (±0.3) | 26.3 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 86.5% (±5.9 points) | 88.1% (±0.5 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 39.0 years (±4.7) | 39.4 years (±0.3) | 40.9 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
East Cocalico Township covers 20.4 square miles of land, about 536 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How East Cocalico Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 10,554 (±34) | 10,949 (±22) | +3.7% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 4,059 (±313) | 3,849 (±284) | −5.2% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $995 (±$99) | $1,227 (±$174) | +23.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $197,700 (±$9,721) | $306,900 (±$17,617) | +55.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $76,607 (±$6,300) | $96,875 (±$12,825) | +26.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,461 (±$69) | $1,869 (±$245) | +27.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,801 (±$165) | $4,840 (±$281) | +27.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 17.5% (±3.8 points) | 17.4% (±4.6 points) | −0.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.5% (±6.6 points) | 0.0% (±4.8 points) | −4.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in East Cocalico Township
In 2025, the East Cocalico Township Police Department reported 7 violent and 288 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Lancaster County, the departments that report recorded 95 violent and 643 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
ZIP codes in East Cocalico Township
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17578 | 32% | 7,504 | $1,205 | $314,900 | $81,990 |
| 17569 | 28% | 7,323 | $1,127 | $303,200 | $96,313 |
| 17517 | 21% | 14,686 | $1,224 | $296,700 | $99,202 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near East Cocalico Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 2.0 mi | $1,195 | $242,400 | 26.5% |
| Adamstown | 2.6 mi | $1,231 | $278,500 | 17.8% |
| Reinholds | 3.4 mi | $1,099 | $273,900 | 7.9% |
| Schoeneck | 4.1 mi | — | $328,500 | 6.7% |
| West Cocalico Township | 4.1 mi | $1,103 | $316,700 | 6.4% |
| Brecknock Township (Lancaster County) | 4.3 mi | $1,616 | $348,100 | 14.1% |
| Ephrata Township | 4.5 mi | $1,511 | $344,100 | 31.0% |
| Bowmansville | 4.7 mi | $1,445 | $341,000 | 14.1% |
Places in Pennsylvania most like East Cocalico Township
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemlock Township | $1,165 | $278,100 | $89,091 | 13.9% |
| West Earl Township | $1,326 | $319,200 | $98,068 | 18.2% |
| Greenwich Township | $1,328 | $302,500 | $103,393 | 12.5% |
| Limestone Township (Union County) | $1,192 | $294,200 | $88,281 | 8.5% |
| Fairview Township (York County) | $1,136 | $285,700 | $106,223 | 13.0% |
| Lamar Township | $1,103 | $248,000 | $92,188 | 15.6% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Pennsylvania.
HUD Fair Market Rent for East Cocalico Township, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,152 | $1,256 | $1,553 | $1,978 | $2,041 |
HUD income limits for East Cocalico Township, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,950 | $38,250 | $61,150 |
| 2 people | $26,200 | $43,700 | $69,900 |
| 3 people | $29,500 | $49,150 | $78,650 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $54,600 | $87,350 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $59,000 | $94,350 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $63,350 | $101,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $67,750 | $108,350 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $72,100 | $115,350 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Lancaster, PA MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $109,200.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
The figures for East Cocalico Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Reamstown, Swartzville.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about East Cocalico Township
What is the average rent in East Cocalico Township, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in East Cocalico Township is $1,227 (±$174) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in East Cocalico Township?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in East Cocalico Township, PA is $689 (±$494) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in East Cocalico Township rent-burdened?
42.2% of renting households in East Cocalico Township pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in East Cocalico Township?
East Cocalico Township has an estimated 656 (±183) renting households, 17.4% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in East Cocalico Township?
The median household income in East Cocalico Township is $96,875 (±$12,825) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in East Cocalico Township, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $306,900 (±$17,617) for owner-occupied homes in East Cocalico Township (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is East Cocalico Township growing?
In East Cocalico Township, the number of residents went from 10,554 in 2015–2019 to 10,949 in 2020–2024 (+3.7%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in East Cocalico Township?
The ZIP codes that cover East Cocalico Township are 17578, 17569, 17517.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 17578?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17578 is $1,205 (±$158) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Cocalico township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Cocalico township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Cocalico township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Cocalico township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Cocalico township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Cocalico township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Cocalico township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Lancaster, PA MSA
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Lancaster, PA MSA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: East Cocalico Township Police Department (ORI PA0363700)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for East Cocalico township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:20984, in state:42 county:071).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .