Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
19%
Ephrata
Ephrata, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,254
Population
14,227
Renter Mix
41% Rent
Perfectly positioned to reach everything in southeast Pennsylvania.
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Sitting roughly halfway between Lancaster and Reading, Ephrata is the kind of Lancaster County borough where downtown still has a real pulse and the surrounding countryside gives you room to breathe. The small-town feel shows up in everyday life—whether you're picking up fresh produce at a local farmers market, strolling past well-kept historic architecture near the State and Main intersection, or heading north to Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area for a morning hike. Philadelphia is close enough for a day trip, and both Lancaster and Reading are reachable in under 30 minutes.
Ephrata carries a genuinely fascinating past as home to the Ephrata Cloister, an 18th-century religious community and one of America's earliest communal societies. That heritage still shapes the borough's character today. Renters will find a solid mix of options here, from cozy townhomes and garden-style apartment communities to multi-bedroom units suited for roommates or extra space. The rental market stays accessible compared to larger Pennsylvania cities, and the walkable downtown core keeps everyday errands easy without the noise and congestion of urban living.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$57,703
Average: $70,918
Education
2,908
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,924
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ephrata has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Ephrata, PA is $1,254 for one bedroom, $1,428 for two bedrooms, and $1,469 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ephrata has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,254/month
775 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ephrata, PA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
377 Students
Public
Grades K-5
468 Students
Public
Grades K-5
559 Students
Public
Grades K-5
316 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
631 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,317 Students
Lancaster County Ctc-Brownstown Campus
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Landis Valley Museum
- Children's Museum of Lancaster
- Speedwell Forge Park
Airports
- Harrisburg International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.