The Town FilesMillerstown, Pennsylvania
Borough in Perry County · population 691 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $200,800
- Household income
- $91,964
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 30 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 39.9
Millerstown is a borough of 691 people in Perry County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $200,800, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for families than 91% of Pennsylvania towns, easier by car than 83% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Millerstown 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 Millerstown is worth $200,800, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $91,964, which is more affordable than 82% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $735 a month. 81.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Millerstown | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $200,800 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $735 | $996 |
| Median household income | $91,964 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 81.9% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1948 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Millerstown
| People | Millerstown | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.8% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 26.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.6% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 11.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 14.6% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 30.6 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.8% | 89.0% |
Weather in Millerstown
July highs average 85.0°F and January lows 19.4°F. About 43.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 30.1 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 131 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Millerstown since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 23, 2011 about 6.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 2, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 31, 2015.
Severe weather in Perry County since 1996
Perry 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 |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 12, 2011 | Flood | DR-4030: Tropical Storm Lee |
Jobs and pay in Perry County
Perry County had 7,903 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,701 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Millerstown itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in Millerstown
3 public schools with 740 students, about 11.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood El Sch | K-5 | 326 | 12.1 |
| Greenwood HS | 9-12 | 239 | 11.4 |
| Greenwood MS | 6-8 | 175 | 11.7 |
Towns near Millerstown
- Greenwood, PA2.4 mi · 1,030 people · home $276,200
- Delaware, PA4.3 mi · 1,610 people · home $231,000
- Thompsontown, PA4.5 mi · 631 people · home $147,600
- Oliver, PA5.3 mi · 2,043 people · home $192,800
- Newport, PA5.4 mi · 1,485 people · home $151,600
- Greenwood, PA5.4 mi · 534 people · home $226,000
- Tuscarora, PA6.6 mi · 1,313 people · home $222,800
- Juniata, PA6.8 mi · 1,537 people · home $282,600
Millerstown questions
Is Millerstown, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Millerstown scores better for retirees than 50% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 57%. 16.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.9).
How much does a house cost in Millerstown?
The median owner-occupied home in Millerstown is valued at $200,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $91,964, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $735 a month.
What is the weather like in Millerstown?
July highs average 85.0°F and January lows 19.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.1 inches of precipitation a year and 30.1 inches of snow.
Does Millerstown get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Millerstown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 23, 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)