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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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Shillington, PA53$110,000$121,253
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
Churchtown, PA7$150,000$191,857
Dauberville, PA18$170,500$184,187
Denver, PA35$150,000$161,731
Fritztown, PA38$185,500$192,779
Garfield, PA18$177,600$203,138
Gouglersville, PA38$185,500$192,779
Joanna, PA11$269,000$282,373
Laureldale, PA51$138,233$146,787
Leesport, PA18$170,500$184,187
Mohns Hill, PA38$185,500$192,779
Mohnton, PA16$152,750$172,566
Mohrsville, PA5$178,000$189,427
Morgantown, PA10$267,623$273,005
Oley, PA3$279,990$250,025
Reading, PA379$124,314$132,753
Robesonia, PA8$127,500$131,313
Sinking Spg, PA38$185,500$192,779
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 Population5,074
Population Density4,997 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population2,655
Male Population2,419

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public CollegeBerks Technical Institute
Distance3 miles
Nearest 4-Year Public CollegeAlvernia College
Distance2 miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households2,210
Family Households1,395
Average Family Size2.96
Average Household Income$59,945
Median Household Income$49,334
Income Change since 1990↑ 822133% Increase
Income Change since 2000↑ 12% 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 Risk0.32
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 Temperature83.8 °F
Average January Low Temperature19.1 °F
Annual Precipitation45.3 inches
Air Pollution Index123% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate6.00%
Nearest AirportLehigh Valley International
Distance37 miles
Nearest Major Sports TeamReading Phillies (aa)
Distance5 miles
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Grades: 7 - 8

Governor Mifflin Middle School130 E Lancaster Ave

Grades: 9 - 12

Governor Mifflin Senior High School101 S Waverly St

Grades: K - 6

Cumru Elementary School601 Philadelphia Ave
Mifflin Park Elementary School598 Governor Dr

Grades: Other

Governor Mifflin Interm School600 Governor Dr
John Paul Ii Center - Special L1092 Welsh Rd
Lasalle Academy440 Holland St
Opportunities School700 Lancaster Ave Ste 2
Reading Sda Junior Academy309 Kenhorst Blvd
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BANKS

M&t Bank1 W Lancaster Ave
National Penn Bank2246 Lancaster Pike
Susquehanna Bank800 Kenhorst Plz
Wachovia Bank1700 Lancaster Ave

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Kenhorst Fire Co411 S Kenhorst Blvd
Shillington Fire Dept Hdqrs221 Catherine St
Shillington Police Dept999 E Broad St
Shillington Social Quarters38 S Sterley St

LIBRARIES - PUBLIC

Mifflin Community Library6 Philadelphia Ave

PLACE OF WORSHIP

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Chr30 Liberty St
Grace Fellowship622 Old Lancaster Pike
Immanuel United Church-christ99 S Waverly St
Lighthouse Bible Church113 W Lancaster Ave
Local Christian Assembly735 High Blvd
New Life Assembly Of God50 New Holland Ave
One United Church Of Christ1730 New Holland Rd
Shillington Church Of Christ475 Philadelphia Ave
St Herman's Orthodox Church133 W Broad St
St John Baptist De La Salle420 Holland St
St Luke's Evangelical Cngrgtnl315 W Broad St
Yoke Fellowship Prison Mnstry730 Philadelphia Ave # A
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