Chambersburg, Pennsylvania · ZIP 17201

Chambersburg — ZIP 17201

Chambersburg (17201) scores 64/100 — Fair for Chambersburg. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $258K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share14%

Property crime share86%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index62/100

Avg math proficiency35%

Avg reading proficiency48%

Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index49/100

Typical home value$258K

Median rent$1,281/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$258K

Median Rent

$1,281/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,521

Violent Crime

217

Property Crime

1,304

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Franklin County, Pennsylvania (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Chambersburg Area SHS	09–12	2,319	82%	55%
Hamilton Heights El Sch	KG–05	553	43%	59%
Chambersburg Area MS - South	06–08	1,025	30%	58%
Chambersburg Area MS - North	06–08	1,072	27%	65%
Buchanan El Sch	KG–05	251	22%	32%
Benjamin Chambers El Sch	KG–05	583	21%	35%
Stevens El Sch	KG–05	305	17%	32%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

27,575

Median Income

$61K

Homeownership

48%

Median Age

41.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 17201 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 17201 has a school score of 62/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 17201 is approximately $258K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 17201 in Chambersburg has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.