The Town FilesChristiana, Pennsylvania
Borough in Lancaster County · population 1,112 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $229,100
- Household income
- $74,766
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 32 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 47.0
Christiana is a borough of 1,112 people in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $229,100, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better transit than 81% of Pennsylvania towns, better for young professionals than 73% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Christiana ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Christiana is worth $229,100, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $74,766, which is more affordable than 39% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,281 a month. 60.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Christiana | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $229,100 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,281 | $996 |
| Median household income | $74,766 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 60.2% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1941 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Christiana
| People | Christiana | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.0 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 31.6% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 17.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.0% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.1% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.6% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 28.8 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.5% | 89.0% |
Weather in Christiana
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 21.9°F. About 52.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 31.9 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 120 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Christiana since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on September 1, 2021 about 8.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 9, 2009.
Severe weather in Lancaster County since 1996
Lancaster County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| February 6, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3367: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Lancaster County
Lancaster County had 252,045 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,966 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Christiana itself the ACS puts it at 1.9%.
Public schools in Christiana
1 public school with 200 students, about 11.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bart-Colerain El Sch | K-5 | 200 | 11.1 |
Towns near Christiana
- Atglen, PA1.3 mi · 1,313 people · home $338,800
- Sadsbury, PA1.5 mi · 3,536 people · home $383,300
- West Sadsbury, PA2.6 mi · 2,436 people · home $315,600
- Gap, PA2.8 mi · 2,186 people · home $338,200
- Parkesburg, PA4.3 mi · 3,862 people · home $305,900
- West Fallowfield, PA4.4 mi · 2,459 people · home $336,700
- Georgetown, PA4.5 mi · 1,058 people · home $283,000
- Bart, PA4.6 mi · 3,181 people · home $315,800
Christiana questions
Is Christiana, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Christiana scores better for retirees than 12% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 23%. 31.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.0).
How much does a house cost in Christiana?
The median owner-occupied home in Christiana is valued at $229,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,766, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,281 a month.
What is the weather like in Christiana?
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 21.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.1 inches of precipitation a year and 31.9 inches of snow.
Does Christiana get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Christiana since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on September 1, 2021. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)