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Living in Ephrata borough

Ephrata borough had 13,772 residents in July 2026 and is a city in the United States. There were 1,371 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. In July 2026, median household income was US$69,735 a year. The city had 7 schools in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1930 sources

Population13,719people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,306EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,005EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate2.36%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime932.1offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 41% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean9.35µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Ephrata 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 Ephrata borough.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,143 per month, while the median home value was US$224,400 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 55.6%, and the vacancy rate was 0.77% in July 2026. 39.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Ephrata 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 internet20Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan21Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,143/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent39.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)0.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,102 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)4Official
Median monthly rent1,005 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes227 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Ephrata 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 worker52%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 43–61%
Skilled employee58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–67%
Student53%strong on education, weak on work · range 43–63%
Family60%strong on family, weak on cost · range 51–69%
Retirement49%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 38–60%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

5.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 759 of 13,719 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

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Ephrata borough is 2.4%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income69,735 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband78.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with a broadband subscription89.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households without internet7.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with satellite internet3.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Median gross salary3,306 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)23Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,562 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov22Official
Unemployment rate2.36 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Ephrata borough?

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

regional median gross pay: €3,562 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,611of €2,795 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.€2,795
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− €1,102
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€1,611
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Ephrata borough Salary needed to live in Ephrata borough

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Ephrata 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 Ephrata borough. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher89.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Schools7 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents22.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio27 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents1,371 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,018 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Ephrata 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 citiesEphrata borough highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Ephrata 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
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Ephrata borough932
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents932.1 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Recorded violent crimes8 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time22.69 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers walking to work3.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Ephrata 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 Ephrata 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 Ephrata borough is 9.4 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 mean9.35 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202430Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 3.72 · Feb 5.33 · Mar 10.28 · Apr 17.22 · May 22.72 · Jun 27.44 · Jul 29.94 · Aug 29.06 · Sep 25.11 · Oct 18.44 · Nov 12 · Dec 6.22 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00366238 (NEW HOLLAND 2 SE)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -4.72 · Feb -4.06 · Mar -0.056 · Apr 5.78 · May 11.5 · Jun 16.5 · Jul 19.06 · Aug 18.22 · Sep 14.22 · Oct 8.33 · Nov 2.5 · Dec -1.78 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00366238 (NEW HOLLAND 2 SE)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 84.84 · Feb 70.61 · Mar 104.4 · Apr 90.42 · May 89.41 · Jun 114.3 · Jul 112.5 · Aug 108.5 · Sep 124.5 · Oct 115.8 · Nov 80.77 · Dec 93.73 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00366238 (NEW HOLLAND 2 SE)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading235.4 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean11.55 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites8 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation973.3 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature25.44 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature13.41 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature4.53 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Allentown ±0.6 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±2.5 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.5 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±2.5 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±2.5 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±2.8 °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 residents759 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population13,719 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics34,047 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value224,400 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Owner-occupied homes55.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Labour force participation rate72.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Residents born abroad5.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents3.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Non-citizens, share of residents2.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Flu vaccination coverage63.12 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage7Official
Mammography screening coverage71.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate8Official
Residents without health insurance5.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher23.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available93.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers aged 16 and over7,648 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers mainly working from home5.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households using cellular data plans83.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official

Alternatives for people set on Ephrata 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.

Lititz as an Ephrata borough alternative in the same region

11 km away, better on 1 of 3 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, city cannot be compared like for like.

  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 448 Lititz vs 932 Ephrata borough−52%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,934 (2020) Lititz vs €3,306 (2024) Ephrata boroughno percentage
  • Residents: 9,733 Lititz vs 13,719 Ephrata borough−29%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,562 Lititz vs €3,562 Ephrata boroughsame level
Full comparisonMore about Lititz

Plainfield as an Ephrata borough alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1022 km, better on 4 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €3,306 Ephrata borough+46%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 2.4% Ephrata borough+60%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 932 Ephrata borough−20%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,562 Ephrata borough+14%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 9.3 µg/m³ Ephrata borough−17%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Ephrata borough

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

Leola 9.9 km away
Rent
1,348 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,709 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Lititz 10.8 km away
Rent
1,260 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,934 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
New Holland 11.9 km away
Rent
1,074 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
2,474 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Shillington 22.8 km away
Rent
1,281 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,727 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Willow Street 23.9 km away
Rent
2,469 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,768 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Wyomissing 24.6 km away
Rent
1,645 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
4,496 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

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

All United States cities
Moberly13,719 residentsCypress Lake13,727 residentsBrandermill13,730 residentsWillow Grove13,730 residentsJerome13,731 residentsBlue Ash13,707 residents

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Is Ephrata borough part of Lancaster?

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

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source17

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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 Ephrata borough?

The median gross salary is 3,562 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Ephrata borough?

The unemployment rate is 2.36 %. 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 Ephrata borough?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9.35 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 Ephrata borough?

Police recorded 932.1 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 Ephrata borough?

The published population is 13,719 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Ephrata borough?

759 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 Ephrata borough a good place to live?

Ephrata 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 Ephrata borough part of Lancaster?

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

Which cities are near Ephrata borough?

Lancaster, Leola, Lititz, New Holland, Shillington are near Ephrata borough. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  1. 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables api.census.gov · checked 2026-10-04
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  3. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
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  6. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  7. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  8. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
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  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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