The Town FilesWitmer, Pennsylvania
Community in Lancaster County · population 550 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $248,200
- Household income
- $101,023
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 21 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 29.5
Witmer is a community of 550 people in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $248,200, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of Pennsylvania towns, better for cycling than 89% of Pennsylvania towns, better for young professionals than 82% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Witmer 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 Witmer is worth $248,200, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $101,023, which is more affordable than 70% of Pennsylvania towns. 77.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Witmer | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $248,200 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | — | $996 |
| Median household income | $101,023 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 77.0% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 28.1% | — |
Who lives in Witmer
| People | Witmer | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.5 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 5.3% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 31.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.2% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 49.1% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 9.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.8% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 34.5 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.5% | 89.0% |
Weather in Witmer
July highs average 87.0°F and January lows 22.2°F. About 44.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.4 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 111 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Witmer since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on February 24, 2016 about 10.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 24, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 61 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 1, 2004.
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 Witmer itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Witmer
- East Lampeter, PA0.9 mi · 17,776 people · home $306,900
- Upper Leacock, PA2.6 mi · 8,921 people · home $333,700
- Leola, PA3.1 mi · 7,465 people · home $339,200
- Soudersburg, PA3.9 mi · 523 people · home $300,000
- Lampeter, PA4.4 mi · 1,737 people · home $422,900
- Gordonville, PA4.4 mi · 523 people · home —
- West Lampeter, PA4.6 mi · 17,383 people · home $345,000
- Strasburg, PA4.7 mi · 3,117 people · home $354,100
Witmer questions
Is Witmer, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Witmer scores better for retirees than 36% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 18%. 5.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 29.5).
How much does a house cost in Witmer?
The median owner-occupied home in Witmer is valued at $248,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $101,023, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Witmer?
July highs average 87.0°F and January lows 22.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.1 inches of precipitation a year and 21.4 inches of snow.
Does Witmer get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Witmer since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on February 24, 2016. 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)