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Cost of living in Ephrata summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Ephrata. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Pennsylvania. Key points include:
The cost of living in Ephrata is 96 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Ephrata is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Ephrata is $249,296.
The median income in Ephrata is $69,735.
Ephrata's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Ephrata Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Ephrata | Pennsylvania | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 89 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Ephrata, PA Weather
The average high in Ephrata is 62.7° and the average low is 42.9°.
There are 79.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.4 inches of precipitation each year with 25.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Ephrata |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 79.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 25.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Ephrata Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Ephrata
The current population in Ephrata is 13,772. The population has increased 2.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,772 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 13,729 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 13,738 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 13,767 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 13,817 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 13,810 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 13,802 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 13,785 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 13,714 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 13,617 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 13,529 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 13,445 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 13,426 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 13,411 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 13,384 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ephrata
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Ephrata is:
85.9% White with 11,832 White residents.
2.1% African American with 284 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 15 American Indian residents.
1.5% Asian with 204 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 28 Other residents.
2.9% Two Or More with 401 Two Or More residents.
7.3% Hispanic with 1,008 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Ephrata | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.9% | 73.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.1% | 10.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.9% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.3% | 8.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Ephrata
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Ephrata is 48.3% female with 6,658 female residents.
Ephrata is 51.7% male with 7,114 male residents.
| Gender | Ephrata | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.7% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ephrata for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Ephrata completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Ephrata completed 9-12th grade.
42.0% of adults in Ephrata completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Ephrata completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Ephrata completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Ephrata completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Ephrata completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Ephrata completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Ephrata completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Ephrata | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 42.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Ephrata, Pennsylvania
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1.7% of households in Ephrata earn Less than $10,000.
3.4% of households in Ephrata earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.8% of households in Ephrata earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.8% of households in Ephrata earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.9% of households in Ephrata earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.1% of households in Ephrata earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.8% of households in Ephrata earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.0% of households in Ephrata earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.2% of households in Ephrata earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.3% of households in Ephrata earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Ephrata | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.7% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.4% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.8% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.8% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.9% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.1% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.0% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.2% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.3% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
