Housing data for East Hempfield Township, PA
East Hempfield Township, PA has an estimated 26,745 residents and 11,686 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Lancaster County.
27.5% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,383 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+9.3%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 26,745 (±66)
- Housing units
- 11,686 (±382)
- Households that rent
- 27.5%
- Median gross rent
- $1,383
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +9.3%
What stands out in East Hempfield Township
Households without a vehicle: 3.8% (±1.5 points) in East Hempfield Township, lower than in Lancaster County (8.6%).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 8.9% (±2.4 points) in East Hempfield Township, lower than in Lancaster County (16.2%).
Working from home: 16.1% (±2.7 points) in East Hempfield Township, higher than in Lancaster County (11.6%).
Median home value: $360,500 (±$13,761) in East Hempfield Township, higher than in Lancaster County ($301,100).
- Commute and cars in East Hempfield Township
- Heating fuel in East Hempfield Township
- Home values in East Hempfield Township
Housing in East Hempfield Township at a glance
- Median rent: $1,383 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,658 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 48.3% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 27.5% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $99,384 median household income
- Home values: $360,500 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $2,098 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $4,566 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 13.7% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 69.9% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 41.4% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 4.3% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 45.9% heat with electricity
- Commute and cars: 20.0 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 73 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +9.3% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 24.2% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 1.6% of homes have more than 1 person per room
East Hempfield Township against Lancaster County, its state and the nation
| East Hempfield Township | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 26,745 (±66) | 557,931 (exact) | 13,018,639 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 11,686 (±382) | 219,224 (±92) | 5,806,452 (±672) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 27.5% (±2.9 points) | 30.2% (±0.8 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,383 (±$79) | $1,357 (±$20) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $99,384 (±$7,617) | $86,959 (±$1,323) | $77,971 (±$342) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $360,500 (±$13,761) | $301,100 (±$4,176) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $4,566 (±$293) | $3,975 (±$49) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 41.4% (±4.8 points) | 52.5% (±1.2 points) | 67.3% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 20.0 minutes (±1.1) | 23.8 minutes (±0.3) | 26.3 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 92.3% (±2.5 points) | 88.1% (±0.5 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 47.8 years (±3.4) | 39.4 years (±0.3) | 40.9 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
East Hempfield Township covers 21.1 square miles of land, about 1,269 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How East Hempfield Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 24,461 (±27) | 26,745 (±66) | +9.3% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 10,611 (±297) | 11,686 (±382) | +10.1% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $1,103 (±$59) | $1,383 (±$79) | +25.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $254,200 (±$8,706) | $360,500 (±$13,761) | +41.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $77,961 (±$4,860) | $99,384 (±$7,617) | +27.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,748 (±$87) | $2,098 (±$125) | +20.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $4,124 (±$175) | $4,566 (±$293) | +10.7% | Down after inflation |
| Households that rent | 31.8% (±3.2 points) | 27.5% (±2.9 points) | −4.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.9% (±2.5 points) | 4.3% (±3.8 points) | +1.4 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 Hempfield Township
In 2025, the East Hempfield Township Police Department reported 73 violent and 768 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 Hempfield Township
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17538 | 71% | 7,314 | $1,085 | $299,300 | $86,719 |
| 17520 | 35% | 5,040 | $1,362 | $265,700 | $93,235 |
| 17601 | 25% | 56,382 | $1,552 | $354,400 | $102,435 |
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 Hempfield Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Petersburg | 2.3 mi | $1,341 | $259,300 | 7.9% |
| Mountville | 3.9 mi | $1,131 | $279,700 | 22.6% |
| Manheim Township (Lancaster County) | 4.6 mi | $1,609 | $362,800 | 29.3% |
| West Hempfield Township | 5.0 mi | $1,078 | $302,400 | 14.3% |
| Lancaster | 5.2 mi | $1,240 | $219,500 | 51.4% |
| Lancaster Township (Lancaster County) | 5.2 mi | $1,508 | $278,900 | 32.1% |
| Millersville | 5.6 mi | $1,369 | $277,600 | 43.0% |
| Manheim | 5.6 mi | $1,149 | $246,400 | 30.1% |
Places in Pennsylvania most like East Hempfield Township
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Allen Township | $1,525 | $279,800 | $99,197 | 26.4% |
| Hampden Township | $1,466 | $354,900 | $105,434 | 23.1% |
| Manheim Township (Lancaster County) | $1,609 | $362,800 | $102,134 | 29.3% |
| Mount Joy Township (Lancaster County) | $1,538 | $311,800 | $97,926 | 26.8% |
| Boalsburg | $1,262 | $413,000 | $100,958 | 21.3% |
| South Londonderry Township | $1,441 | $342,600 | $112,374 | 24.5% |
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 Hempfield 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 Hempfield 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 Hempfield Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Landisville, Salunga.
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 Hempfield Township
What is the average rent in East Hempfield Township, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in East Hempfield Township is $1,383 (±$79) 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 Hempfield Township?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in East Hempfield Township, PA is $1,318 (±$57) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in East Hempfield Township rent-burdened?
48.3% of renting households in East Hempfield 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 Hempfield Township?
East Hempfield Township has an estimated 3,144 (±348) renting households, 27.5% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in East Hempfield Township?
The median household income in East Hempfield Township is $99,384 (±$7,617) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in East Hempfield Township, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $360,500 (±$13,761) for owner-occupied homes in East Hempfield Township (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is East Hempfield Township growing?
In East Hempfield Township, the number of residents went from 24,461 in 2015–2019 to 26,745 in 2020–2024 (+9.3%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in East Hempfield Township?
The ZIP codes that cover East Hempfield Township are 17538, 17520, 17601.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 17538?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17538 is $1,085 (±$378) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Hempfield township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Hempfield township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Hempfield township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Hempfield township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Hempfield township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Hempfield township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Hempfield 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 Hempfield Township Police Department (ORI PA0362300)
- 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 Hempfield township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:21232, 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 .