Living in Weigelstown, PA

Explore Weigelstown and see how it fits the life you want to build.

15,485 Population York County County Census-Designated Place Place Type Pennsylvania State
Overall Match8.2 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Weigelstown at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population15,485
Median Household Income$73,722
Median Home Value$219,500
Median Gross Rent$1,385
Median Age43.4
Average Household Size2.4
Unemployment1.6%
Work From Home15.8%
Homeownership81.9%
Housing Vacancy2.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Weigelstown is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Weigelstown Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Weigelstown and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value3.9 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment4.7 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability4.1 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.6 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.1 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Weigelstown

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$219,500
Median Gross Rent$1,385
Homeownership81.9%
Housing Vacancy2.1%
Housing Value7.8/10
Housing Stability8.2/10

Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Weigelstown, PA

Median Household Income$73,722
Unemployment1.6%
Work From Home15.8%
Employment9.4/10
Remote Work Friendly7.2/10
Income Strength8.2/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Weigelstown and how households are structured

Population15,485
Median Age43.4
Average Household Size2.4

Weigelstown is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Weigelstown

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Weigelstown point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and a meaningful winter snowfall season.

Average Summer High85.2°F
Average Winter Low20.8°F
Annual Rainfall45.1 in.
Annual Snowfall24.6 in.

Seasonal Life in Weigelstown

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Weigelstown is located in York County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. York County.

County Intelligence

Weigelstown & York County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Weigelstown is located in York County, Pennsylvania.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Weigelstown.

Current NarrowTheList data for Weigelstown shows a population of about 15,485. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship York County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Weigelstown.

For someone considering a move to Weigelstown, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income and a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Dover, PA 1.6 miles away West York, PA 4.3 miles away North York, PA 5.3 miles away York, PA 5.4 miles away New Salem, PA 6.0 miles away Wellsville, PA 7.4 miles away Spring Grove, PA 7.4 miles away Manchester, PA 7.9 miles away Mount Wolf, PA 8.5 miles away East Berlin, PA 8.6 miles away Jacobus, PA 9.5 miles away Seven Valleys, PA 9.6 miles away