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Living in Chambersburg borough

Chambersburg borough's population was 22,319 in July 2026. There were 284 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 17 schools in 2026. Owner occupation was 42.7%, and the vacancy rate was 4.74% in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1922 sources

Population22,319people31 Dec 2020Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey
Median gross salary3,012EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings)
Median rent966EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate7.75%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,218offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 40% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean7.98µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Chambersburg borough?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Chambersburg borough.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,099 per month, while the median home value was US$215,000 in July 2026. 44.5% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Chambersburg borough recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet18Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan19Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,099/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent44.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)4.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,324 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,028 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent966 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Chambersburg borough a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker44%strong on work, weak on safety · range 35–53%
Skilled employee51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–60%
Student48%strong on education, weak on work · range 38–58%
Family54%strong on family, weak on cost · range 45–63%
Retirement46%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 35–57%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

7.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,648 of 22,319 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$56,576 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Chambersburg borough is 7.8%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income56,576 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband68.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription87.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription5.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet7.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet4.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary3,012 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings)1Official
Median gross salary (regional)3,513 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov20Official
Unemployment rate7.75 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Chambersburg borough?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

Chambersburg borough median gross pay: €3,012 (ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings), 2020-12-31).
Left over each month€1,280of €2,390 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,390
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,028
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,280
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Chambersburg borough Salary needed to live in Chambersburg borough

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Chambersburg borough. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Chambersburg borough. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher90.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools17 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official
School enrolment, share of residents21.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio8 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents284 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,487 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Chambersburg borough when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesChambersburg borough highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Chambersburg borough highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Chambersburg borough2,218
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,218 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting10Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents279.2 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time16.52 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work5.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Chambersburg borough. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Chambersburg borough.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Chambersburg borough is 8.0 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.98 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202422Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 3 · Feb 4.94 · Mar 10.22 · Apr 17.33 · May 22.56 · Jun 27.11 · Jul 29.39 · Aug 28.28 · Sep 24.22 · Oct 17.78 · Nov 11.17 · Dec 5.22 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00361354 (CHAMBERSBURG 1 ESE)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -5.06 · Feb -4.11 · Mar -0.056 · Apr 5.33 · May 10.83 · Jun 15.89 · Jul 18.17 · Aug 17.22 · Sep 13.17 · Oct 7 · Nov 1.61 · Dec -2.56 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00361354 (CHAMBERSBURG 1 ESE)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 81.53 · Feb 66.29 · Mar 91.69 · Apr 101.1 · May 104.9 · Jun 104.1 · Jul 97.28 · Aug 97.03 · Sep 105.2 · Oct 89.66 · Nov 79.25 · Dec 87.63 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00361354 (CHAMBERSBURG 1 ESE)14Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading85.7 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean6.92 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation813.3 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature25.3 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature13.27 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature4.41 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Akron ±0.7 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±2.1 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.1 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±2.1 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±2.1 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±2.4 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign residents1,648 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population22,319 people31 Dec 2020U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey17Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value215,000 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes42.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate60.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad7.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents2.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents5.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage63.12 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage77 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance9.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher27.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Households with a vehicle available90.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over9,975 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home9.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans80.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on Chambersburg borough

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Frederick as a Chambersburg borough alternative in the same region

60 km away, better on 4 of 4 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, city cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, region: €5,251 Frederick vs €3,513 Chambersburg borough+49%
  • Unemployment: 3.9% Frederick vs 7.8% Chambersburg borough−50%
  • Annual PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³ Frederick vs 8.0 µg/m³ Chambersburg borough−40%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,032 (2024) Frederick vs €3,012 (2020) Chambersburg boroughno percentage
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,080 Frederick vs 2,218 Chambersburg borough−6%
Full comparisonMore about Frederick

Plainfield as a Chambersburg borough alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 907 km, better on 3 of 4 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, city cannot be compared like for like.

  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 2,218 Chambersburg borough−67%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 7.8% Chambersburg borough−51%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 (2024) Plainfield vs €3,012 (2020) Chambersburg boroughno percentage
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,513 Chambersburg borough+15%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 8.0 µg/m³ Chambersburg boroughsame level
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Chambersburg borough

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Shippensburg 17.2 km away
Rent
823.2 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,143 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Waynesboro borough 20.9 km away
Rent
1,003 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,254 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Chambersburg borough, nearest in population first.

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Imperial22,330 residentsBig Spring22,290 residentsCorcoran22,358 residentsCalabasas22,256 residentsClarksville22,253 residentsOxford22,387 residents

How does Chambersburg borough compare?

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Is Chambersburg borough part of Chambersburg?

Chambersburg borough is in the published commuting zone of Chambersburg; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Chambersburg city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source15

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Chambersburg borough?

The median gross salary is 3,513 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Chambersburg borough?

The unemployment rate is 7.75 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Chambersburg borough?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.98 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Chambersburg borough?

Police recorded 2,218 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Chambersburg borough?

The published population is 22,319 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

How many foreign residents live in Chambersburg borough?

1,648 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Chambersburg borough a good place to live?

Chambersburg borough may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Chambersburg borough part of Chambersburg?

Chambersburg borough is in the published commuting zone of Chambersburg; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Chambersburg borough?

Shippensburg, Waynesboro borough are near Chambersburg borough. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  title = {Chambersburg borough, United States: population, rent, jobs},
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
  3. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  4. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  5. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  6. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
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  1. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00361354 (CHAMBERSBURG 1 ESE) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  5. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  6. U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb Places (layer 4 incorporated places, layer 5 CDPs; identical query) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-11
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  8. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  9. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  11. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  12. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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