The Town FilesGreencastle, Pennsylvania
Borough in Franklin County · population 4,251 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $264,500
- Household income
- $77,419
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 32 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 43.6
Greencastle is a borough of 4,251 people in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $264,500, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks more vibrant than 93% of Pennsylvania towns, more walkable than 85% of Pennsylvania towns, better for first-time buyers than 80% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Greencastle 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 Greencastle is worth $264,500, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $77,419, which is more affordable than 25% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $932 a month. 62.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Greencastle | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $264,500 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $932 | $996 |
| Median household income | $77,419 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 62.0% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Greencastle
| People | Greencastle | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.6 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.3% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.5% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 9.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.1% | — |
| Work from home | 11.0% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 18.4 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.3% | 89.0% |
Weather in Greencastle
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 25.3°F. About 35.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 31.6 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 24 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 93 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greencastle since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on May 26, 2011 about 8.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 27, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 45 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 19, 2019.
Severe weather in Franklin County since 1996
Franklin County has been included in 20 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 |
| January 10, 2013 | Hurricane | DR-4099: Hurricane Sandy |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Franklin County
Franklin County had 60,414 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,554 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Greencastle itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Greencastle
4 public schools with 2,965 students, about 16.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greencastle-Antrim SHS | 9-12 | 1,057 | 19.9 |
| Greencastle-Antrim MS | 6-8 | 672 | 14.0 |
| Greencastle-Antrim El Sch | 3-5 | 661 | 16.1 |
| Greencastle-Antrim Primary Sch | K-2 | 575 | 14.7 |
Towns near Greencastle
- Antrim, PA3.4 mi · 15,778 people · home $311,700
- State Line, PA4.0 mi · 2,804 people · home $289,800
- Maugansville, MD6.8 mi · 3,669 people · home $321,800
- Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD7.1 mi · 6,189 people · home $333,000
- Paramount-Long Meadow, MD7.9 mi · 2,658 people · home $374,200
- Waynesboro, PA8.1 mi · 10,951 people · home $188,600
- Montgomery, PA9.2 mi · 5,740 people · home $302,400
- Guilford, PA9.3 mi · 14,627 people · home $256,200
Greencastle questions
Is Greencastle, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Greencastle scores better for retirees than 23% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 10%. 20.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.6).
How much does a house cost in Greencastle?
The median owner-occupied home in Greencastle is valued at $264,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,419, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $932 a month.
What is the weather like in Greencastle?
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 25.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.6 inches of precipitation a year and 31.6 inches of snow.
Does Greencastle get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greencastle since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on May 26, 2011. 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)