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Welcome to Ephrata, PA

The borough of Ephrata is centrally located in beautiful northern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Situated between Philadelphia and Hershey (Chocolate Town USA), just off of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Ephrata residents have easy access to Harrisburg, New York, Baltimore and Washington while remaining a friendly, family-oriented community.

A largely agricultural area, the rolling hills and picturesque farmland in Amish Country attract many thousands of visitors each year. Ephrata is home to the largest street fair in Pennsylvania held every September to celebrate the harvest.

Founded in the early 1700’s by German Conrad Beissel, Ephrata’s many historic buildings and sites reveal a glimpse into the past. The Ephrata Cloister and restored downtown Main Theater date back to a different century, blending the old with the new.

A progressive community, Ephrata offers the finest in health care at Ephrata Community Hospital. Numerous parks, a recreation center, and community pool support a growing concern about healthy living. Public and private schools offer quality educational choices to local residents in addition to the many colleges and universities located within Lancaster County including Franklin &Marshall College, Millersville University, Elizabethtown College, Lancaster Bible College, Stevens School of Technology, Pennsylvania School of Art and Design, Pennsylvania Academy of Music and Lancaster Theological Seminary.

Come visit Ephrata and learn why it is a great place to live, learn, work and play.
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Reading, PA379$124,314$132,753
home sale data for other nearby cities
Adamstown, PA2$88,950$88,950
Berkley, PA51$138,233$146,787
Birdsboro, PA22$159,500$187,236
Blandon, PA13$174,000$180,222
Dauberville, PA18$170,500$184,187
Fleetwood, PA20$200,000$235,013
Fritztown, PA38$185,500$192,779
Garfield, PA18$177,600$203,138
Gouglersville, PA38$185,500$192,779
Laureldale, PA51$138,233$146,787
Leesport, PA18$170,500$184,187
Manatawny, PA3$279,990$250,025
Mohns Hill, PA38$185,500$192,779
Mohnton, PA16$152,750$172,566
Mohrsville, PA5$178,000$189,427
Oley, PA3$279,990$250,025
Robesonia, PA8$127,500$131,313
Shillington, PA53$110,000$121,253
Shoemakersville, PA7$104,500$129,893
Sinking Spg, PA38$185,500$192,779
Spangsville, PA30$149,450$159,211
Temple, PA19$103,400$104,084
Tuckerton, PA51$138,233$146,787
Wernersville, PA16$159,950$168,677
Wyomissing, PA44$187,950$200,724
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Population

Total Population80,850
Population Density7,987 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population41,465
Male Population39,385
Population Change since 1990↑ 3% Increase
Population Change since 2000↑ 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public CollegePace Institute
Distance0 miles
Nearest 4-Year Public CollegeAlvernia College
Distance2 miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households29,379
Family Households18,068
Average Family Size3.47
Average Household Income$42,338
Median Household Income$29,943
Income Change since 1990↑ 17109% Increase
Income Change since 2000↑ 11% Increase

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk2.41
Crime Risk (County)0.69
Personal Crime Risk (County)0.64
Murder Crime Risk (County)0.68
Rape Crime Risk (County)0.91
Robbery Crime Risk (County)0.72
Assault Crime Risk (County)0.67
Property Crime Risk (County)0.74
Burglary Crime Risk (County)0.85
Larceny Crime Risk (County)0.34
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County)0.46

Climate

Average July High Temperature84.7 °F
Average January Low Temperature20.6 °F
Annual Precipitation44.8 inches
Air Pollution Index130% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate6.00%
Nearest AirportLehigh Valley International
Distance33 miles
Nearest Major Sports TeamReading Phillies (aa)
Distance2 miles
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Grades: 5 - 8

Wilson Southern Middle School3100 Iroquois Avenue
Wilson West Middle School450 Faust Rd

Grades: 7 - 8

Governor Mifflin Middle School130 E Lancaster Ave
Muhlenberg Middle School801 Bellevue Ave
Northeast Middle School1216 N 13th St
Northwest Middle School1000 N Front St
Southern Middle School931 Chestnut St
Southwest Middle School300 Chestnut St

Grades: 9 - 12

Antietam Middle Senior High School100 Antietam Rd
Central Catholic High School - Reading1400 Hill Rd
Exeter Township Junior High School151 E 39th St
Exeter Township Senior High School201 E 37th St
Governor Mifflin Senior High School101 S Waverly St
Holy Name High School955 E Wyomissing Blvd
Muhlenberg Senior High SchoolFrances And Sharp Ave
Reading High School801 N 13th St
Reading Intermediate High School215 N 12th St
Wilson Senior High School2601 Grandview Blvd
Wyomissing Area Junior Senior High School630 Evans Ave

Grades: K - 6

Amanda E Stout Elementary School321 S 10th St
Cornwall Terrace Elementary School3100 Iroquois Avenue
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AIR TRAVEL

Reading Regional Airport-rdg2385 Bernville Rd

ART AND MUSEUMS

Berks County Heritage Ctr1102 Red Bridge Rd
Central Pa African American119 N 10th St
Freedman Gallery13th & Bern Sts
Historical Society-berks Cnty940 Centre Ave
Mid Atlantic Air Museum11 Museum Rd
Reading Area Firefighters Msm501 S 5th St
Reading Public Museum500 Museum Rd

BANKS

Affinity Bank29 N 6th St
Affinity Bank3101 Shillington Rd
Affinity Bank Of Pa4541 Perkiomen Ave
Atlantic Coast Bank12 Commerce Dr
Bank Of America3215 N 5th Street Hwy # 10
Berks County Bank400 Washington St
Berkshire Bank2493 Bernville Rd
Berkshire Bank-muhlenberg Pa350 E Bellevue Ave
Citizens Bank445 Penn St
Citizens Bank956 N 9th St
Citizens Bank2040 Centre Ave
Citizens Bank4215 Perkiomen Ave
Citizens Bank830 Lancaster Ave

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