Median Age
29 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 28% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
16%
Millersville
Millersville, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,583
Population
7,998
Renter Mix
35% Rent
Delight in this small town’s historic homes and collegiate amenities
Suburban
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Historic
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College Town
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Riverside
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Peaceful
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Family-Friendly
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Welcoming
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Close-Knit
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Convenient
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Located about five miles southwest of Downtown Lancaster, Millersville contains a rich history dating back to 1761. Millersville is filled with beautiful historic homes along tree-lined streets. Often regarded as a college town, Millersville is home to Millersville University, which offers an array of educational, cultural, and athletic opportunities to the community.
Millersville is also teeming with recreational possibilities on the Conestoga River, at Freedom Memorial Park, and at the nearby Lancaster County Central Park. Millersville is just minutes away from a host of attractions, including the North Museum of Nature and Science, Lancaster Central Market, and Clipper Magazine Stadium.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$75,741
Average: $85,365
Education
2,300
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,986
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Millersville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Millersville, PA is $870 for a studio, $1,585 for one bedroom, and $1,765 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Millersville has increased by 3.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,585/month
845 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Millersville, PA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
341 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,783 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Buchmiller Park
- Tanger Arboretum
- North Museum of Natural History and Science
- Musser Park
- Lancaster County Central Park
Military Bases
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.