The Town FilesMyerstown, Pennsylvania
Borough in Lebanon County · population 3,094 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $186,300
- Household income
- $59,057
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 41.3
Myerstown is a borough of 3,094 people in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $186,300, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks more walkable than 93% of Pennsylvania towns, more vibrant than 88% of Pennsylvania towns, better for first-time buyers than 83% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Myerstown 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 Myerstown is worth $186,300, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $59,057, which is more affordable than 33% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,221 a month. 51.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Myerstown | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $186,300 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,221 | $996 |
| Median household income | $59,057 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 51.5% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1942 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.8% | — |
Who lives in Myerstown
| People | Myerstown | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.9% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.0% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 10.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 12.2% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 29.4 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.8% | 89.0% |
Weather in Myerstown
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 22.0°F. About 46.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.0 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 120 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Myerstown since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 18, 1970 about 1.9 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 7 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 22, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 29, 2009.
Severe weather in Lebanon County since 1996
Lebanon County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 12, 2011 | Flood | DR-4030: Tropical Storm Lee |
Jobs and pay in Lebanon County
Lebanon County had 53,500 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,454 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Myerstown itself the ACS puts it at 6.5%.
Public schools in Myerstown
4 public schools with 2,044 students, about 13.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Lebanon Co SHS | 9-12 | 752 | 14.7 |
| Eastern Lebanon Co MS | 6-8 | 558 | 13.3 |
| ELCO Intermd Sch | 3-5 | 520 | 13.0 |
| Jackson El Sch | K-2 | 214 | 13.4 |
Towns near Myerstown
- Jackson, PA1.3 mi · 9,348 people · home $247,600
- Newmanstown, PA5.1 mi · 2,834 people · home $260,500
- Tulpehocken, PA5.3 mi · 3,415 people · home $279,300
- Heidelberg, PA5.6 mi · 4,095 people · home $306,000
- Millcreek, PA5.7 mi · 4,368 people · home $267,000
- North Lebanon, PA6.1 mi · 12,041 people · home $234,300
- South Lebanon, PA6.2 mi · 10,416 people · home $261,700
- Womelsdorf, PA6.3 mi · 2,892 people · home $221,600
Myerstown questions
Is Myerstown, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Myerstown scores better for retirees than 23% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 13%. 21.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.3).
How much does a house cost in Myerstown?
The median owner-occupied home in Myerstown is valued at $186,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,057, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,221 a month.
What is the weather like in Myerstown?
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 22.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.4 inches of precipitation a year and 24.0 inches of snow.
Does Myerstown get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Myerstown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 18, 1970. 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)