The Town FilesDillsburg, Pennsylvania
Borough in York County · population 2,635 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $240,300
- Household income
- $84,102
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 36.6
Dillsburg is a borough of 2,635 people in York County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $240,300, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for young professionals than 89% of Pennsylvania towns, more upscale than 81% of Pennsylvania towns, more walkable than 77% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Dillsburg 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 Dillsburg is worth $240,300, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $84,102, which is more affordable than 48% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,065 a month. 65.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dillsburg | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $240,300 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,065 | $996 |
| Median household income | $84,102 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 65.5% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Dillsburg
| People | Dillsburg | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.2% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.0% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 9.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.9% | — |
| Work from home | 12.6% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 26.9 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.7% | 89.0% |
Weather in Dillsburg
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 20.5°F. About 48.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 27.9 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 24 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 126 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dillsburg since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 28, 2011 about 5.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 26, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 1, 1976.
Severe weather in York County since 1996
York County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4618: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in York County
York County had 182,614 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,427 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Dillsburg itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Public schools in Dillsburg
5 public schools with 2,999 students, about 14.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern HS | 9-12 | 998 | 15.6 |
| Northern MS | 6-8 | 747 | 14.9 |
| Dillsburg El Sch | K-5 | 457 | 14.3 |
| South Mountain El Sch | K-5 | 415 | 13.8 |
| Northern El Sch | K-5 | 382 | 14.7 |
Towns near Dillsburg
- Carroll, PA0.6 mi · 6,853 people · home $354,500
- Franklin, PA3.4 mi · 5,032 people · home $259,500
- Monroe, PA3.9 mi · 6,230 people · home $359,400
- Messiah College, PA4.1 mi · 2,841 people · home —
- Monaghan, PA4.5 mi · 2,675 people · home $315,600
- Upper Allen, PA5.4 mi · 23,183 people · home $279,800
- Warrington, PA6.4 mi · 4,552 people · home $276,300
- Boiling Springs, PA6.6 mi · 3,449 people · home $379,900
Dillsburg questions
Is Dillsburg, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dillsburg scores better for retirees than 25% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 27%. 14.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.6).
How much does a house cost in Dillsburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Dillsburg is valued at $240,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $84,102, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,065 a month.
What is the weather like in Dillsburg?
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 20.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.0 inches of precipitation a year and 27.9 inches of snow.
Does Dillsburg get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dillsburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 28, 2011. 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)