Chambersburg is a city in Pennsylvania with about 22,051 residents. Chambersburg was founded in 1734 and sits in Franklin County. The median age is 41.2 and the median household income is $56,177. Homes carry a median value of $196,200, and about 43% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (66.3%). Around 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Housing
Property report
Median home value
$196,200
Median gross rent
$1,088/mo
Owner-occupied
43.4%
Median year built
1963
Households
9,732
Avg. household size
2.19
Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.
Education
Schools
Schools: Mixed
Chambersburg has 16 public schools — 11 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high.
Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading63%
Math34%
% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet SchHighGrades 9–12
Chambersburg Area SHSHighGrades 9–12
Franklin County CTCHighGrades 9–12
Chambersburg Area MS - NorthMiddleGrades 6–8
Chambersburg Area MS - SouthMiddleGrades 6–8
Benjamin Chambers El SchElementary
Buchanan El SchElementary
Falling Spring El SchElementary
Grandview El SchElementary
Guilford Hills El SchElementary
Hamilton Heights El SchElementary
Marion El SchElementary
New Franklin El SchElementary
Scotland El SchElementary
Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.
Safety
Crime
violent crime6% below national
Chambersburg362
Pennsylvania278
United States386
↑ 41% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime9% below national
Chambersburg1,784
Pennsylvania1,613
United States1,952
↓ 24% lower than 2019
2019–2023
Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Chambersburg Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).
Environment
Environmental hazards
13 facilities in Chambersburg report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).
Ventura Foods Llc · Franklin CountyAmetek Specialty Motors · Franklin CountyGates Corp · Franklin CountyJames River Corp · Franklin CountyKnouse Foods Coop Inc Chambersburg Plant · Franklin CountyKraft General Foods Inc, Spd · Franklin CountyLamtech, Inc · Franklin CountyAlex C Fergusson Llc · Franklin CountyVan De Kamp'S Inc · Franklin CountyU.S. Army Letterkenny Army Depot · Franklin CountyTb Wood'S Inc · Franklin CountyBwise Trailers · Franklin County
Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).
Risk
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards · Franklin County
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HurricaneRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.
Context
Neighborhood info
Chambersburg is in Franklin County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.
Chambersburg was founded in 1734 and sits in Franklin County. Elevation ~192 m.
Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.
Common questions
Chambersburg — frequently asked
What is the population of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania?
Chambersburg has a population of about 22,051, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Chambersburg?
The median home value in Chambersburg is $196,200, and the median gross rent is $1,088/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Chambersburg safe? What is the crime rate?
Chambersburg Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 362 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Chambersburg face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Franklin County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, hurricane, lightning.
How many schools are in Chambersburg?
Chambersburg has 16 public schools (11 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Chambersburg?
Public registry data lists 6 registered sex offenders in or near Chambersburg. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.