Census ACS · #281 MSA
Chambersburg Metro Area
The Chambersburg, Pa Metropolitan Statistical Area has 156,626 residents. The median household income is $74,946 and the median home value is $236,300.
156,626
Population
203
People / sq mi
$74,946
Median Income
$236,300
Median Home Value
The Chambersburg CBSA covers 772 sq mi of land at 202.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
Economy & Income
$74,946
Median Household Income
$39,149
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Chambersburg metro's price level is 94.6 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 5.4% lower the US average. The local median income of $74,946 has the buying power of $79,189 in average-priced US metros.
94.6
Price Level (US = 100)
$79,189
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$74,946
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$236,300
Median Home Value
$1,071
Median Rent
73.2%
Homeownership
Education
90.7%
High School+
24.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
8.9%
Work From Home
24.0 min
Avg Commute
30.1%
Foreign Born
Chambersburg spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Chambersburg, Pa Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 156,626 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #281 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Chambersburg metro area is $74,946, with a per capita income of $39,149.
The Chambersburg, Pa CBSA spans the state of Pennsylvania.
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Data for the Chambersburg, Pa CBSA (16540) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
The poverty rate is what most separates Chambersburg from the typical metro area: 4.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 156,626 residents, Chambersburg is a metro area in PA.
Median household income is $74,946, near the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 4.9%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $236,300, with typical rent around $1,071.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 24.0% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.