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Living in Chambersburg

Chambersburg is a city in the United States, and the figures below are its published values. The population of Chambersburg totalled 23,041 at the end of 2024. The city faced an unemployment rate of 7.75% at the end of 2024. A foreign population count of 1,648 was recorded at the end of 2024.

Higher unemployment than 86% of American cities that publish it and more recorded crime than 68% of American cities that publish it.

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

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

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Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Chambersburg yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent948.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10Community estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count337 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Chambersburg?

The median gross salary is about 2,812 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Chambersburg?

The unemployment rate is about 7.8 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 7.75 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Chambersburg is 7.8%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Chambersburg 7.8%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary2,812 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate7.75 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Chambersburg. 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

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

Safety

How safe is Chambersburg?

Police recorded about 2,218 incidents per 100,000 (2024). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source.

  • Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents: 2,218 offences per 100,000 · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting3
Recorded crime across major citiesChambersburg highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Chambersburg highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,218Chambersburg2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,218 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting3Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count81 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Mobility and administration

Chambersburg's nearest airport was HGR, 26 km away and offered 2 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights5Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km26 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official
Nearest Major Airport IataHGR3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Chambersburg. 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, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Chambersburg.

Climate and air quality

Chambersburg's monthly mean temperatures were −1°C in January and 23.8°C in July. Chambersburg's monthly precipitation totalled 81.5 mm in January and 97.3 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Chambersburg average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND29°-5°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Chambersburg average monthly precipitation, mm03060901208266921011051049797105907988JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
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 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · 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 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -1 · Feb 0.389 · Mar 5.06 · Apr 11.33 · May 16.72 · Jun 21.5 · Jul 23.78 · Aug 22.72 · Sep 18.72 · Oct 12.39 · Nov 6.39 · Dec 1.33 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · 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 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Garden City23,043 residentsSuwanee23,034 residentsNorthdale23,033 residentsPortsmouth23,028 residentsBear23,060 residentsRoselle borough23,064 residents

Population and city profile

The total area of Chambersburg was 17.9 km² at the end of 2025. The city recorded a population density of 1,283.7 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in Chambersburg?

The published population was 23,041 people in July 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program8

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Chambersburg residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport92.8%Foreign residents 7.2%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area17.95 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)7Official
Foreign-resident share7.38 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents1,648 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density1,284 people/km²31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)8Official
Population23,041 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program8Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population23,343 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Is Chambersburg 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 worker48%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 38–58%
Skilled employee53%strong on work, weak on education · range 43–63%
Student40%strong on cost, weak on education · range 29–51%
Family50%strong on family, weak on education · range 40–60%
Retirement55%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 43–67%
Foreign residents1,648 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population23,041 people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median monthly rent948.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary2,812 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate7.75 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
City area17.95 km²31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Chambersburg 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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Common questions

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

How many people live in Chambersburg?

The published population was 23,041 people in July 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How safe is Chambersburg?

Police recorded about 2,218 incidents per 100,000 (2024). 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.

What is the typical salary in Chambersburg?

The median gross salary is about 2,812 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in Chambersburg?

The unemployment rate is about 7.8 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Chambersburg?

1,648 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Chambersburg a good place to live?

Chambersburg 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.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Chambersburg, United States: rent, salary, jobs, safety [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/chambersburg/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  5. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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