Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Griddle & Grind Cafe
Coffee Shop
Scratch Bakes
Coffee Shop
Javateas
Coffee Shop
Corner Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
New Main Cinema
Cinema
Ephrata Cloister
Attraction
Mother Tucker's Antiques
Attraction
Food and Drink (14) A-
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Alcohol
Papa John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Ephrata Beverage Distributors
Beverages
Jade Palace
Fast Food
Isaac's
Fast Food
Yogurtworks Cafe
Sweets
KFC
Fast Food
Hilltop Inn
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Country Fair
Fast Food
Lapp Valley Farm
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Fry Pies
Sweets
Raub's Subs
Fast Food
Tweety's
Fast Food
The Poppin' Shop
Sweets
Sunnyside Pastries
Sweets
Country Pretzel Twists
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (3) F
Weis
Grocery Store
Redners Warehouse markets
Grocery Store
Ebenezer Groceries
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Martin's Country Market
Grocery Store
Evergreen acres produce
Grocery Store
Mountain Side Acres produce stand
Grocery Store
Mountainside produce
Grocery Store
Sharp Shopper
Grocery Store
Bald Eagle Produce
Grocery Store
Fairmount Orchard
Grocery Store
Glenwood Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (11) A+
Thomas P. Grater Memorial Park
Park
Legion Park
Park
Riparian Buffer
Park
Russell Park
Park
Lincoln Heights Recreation Center
Park
Ephrata Middle School
Park
Lincoln Heights Outdoor Recreation Area
Park
Lincoln Heights Playground
Park
Nissley Acres Park
Park
Nissley Acres Park
Park
Lincoln Heights Park
Park
Ephrata Township Community Park
Park
Lloyd H. Roland Memorial Park
Park
Akron Borough Colonial Park
Park
Lloyd H Roland Memorial Park
Park
Broad Street Park
Park
Adventure Playground
Playground
Newton Oberholtzer Cocalico Creation Playground
Playground
Reamstown Memorial Park
Park
Fishing Creek Park
Park
Shops (12) A-
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Nolts Discount Office Furniture
Furniture
Free Geek Penn
Electronics
APlus
Convenience Store
Art Tiff Salon
Beauty
Pet Valu
Pets
AT&T
Electronics
Weaver Metal Fab
Home Improvement
Green Mountain Cyclery
Bicycle
European Elegance Beauty Studio
Beauty
Garden Spot Furniture Inc.
Furniture
Les Weaver Heating and Cooling
Home Improvement
Simply Surplus
Discount Store
Mark Merkey
Home Improvement
Great Clips
Hairdresser
D’Agostino’s Variety Store
Discount Store
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Peaceful Valley Furniture
Furniture
What A Deal!
Discount Store
LA Nails
Beauty
Verizon
Electronics
Agway
Department Store
Eckert Signs
Home Improvement
Rock Ridge Machine Works
Home Improvement
PaulB Hardware
Home Improvement
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Ephrata.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2% F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Ephrata is 99/100 - which is 1% higher than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime C+

Ephrata crime rates are 1,872 per 100k, which is 6% higher than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
1,575 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
298 crimes per 100k C+
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employment C

The median income in Ephrata is $54,625 - which is equal to Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$54,625 D-
Unemployment Rate
2.4% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Align Pregnancy Services Ephrata
Hospital
Ephrata Fire Company
Fire Station
Ephrata Community Ambulance
Ambulance Station
ECH Medical Arts Building
Clinic
WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital
Hospital
Ephrata Area Rescue Services
Fire Station
Lincoln Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
LG Health Physicians Family Medicine Lincoln
Clinic
Akron Fire Company
Fire Station
LG Health Physicians Family Medicine Lincoln
Clinic
Smilebuilders
Dentist
Lancaster General Health Urgent Care
Doctor
Lancaster General Health Specialty Center Ephrata
Clinic
LG Health Physicians Arthritis & Rheumatology
Clinic
The Heart Group of Lancaster General Health
Clinic
Stevens Fire Company
Fire Station
Reamstown Fire Company
Fire Station
Reamstown Ambulance
Ambulance Station
Farmersville Fire Company
Fire Station
Rothsville Medical Center
Clinic
Conestoga Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Dentist
Cocalico Health Center
Clinic
Lanco Chiropractic Associates
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing A+

Ephrata home prices are $160,300 - which is 4% lower than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$160,300 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
3% B-
Home Affordability
2.9x (home price to income ratio) A-
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schools B

The Ephrata graduation rate is 79% - which is 8% lower than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
65% C
High School Grad. Rates
79% D+
Elementary Schools (28) A+
Highland El Sch
Olive Branch Christian Academy
Fulton El Sch
Ephrata Ms
Ephrata Intermediate Sch
Ephrata Mennonite School
Andrew Stauffer, Treasurer
Springville Mennonite School
Pleasant Valley Mennonite School
Pleasant Valley Paroch School
Akron El Sch
C/O Sam Brubaker, Chairman
Metzlers Mennonite School
Diamond Road Parochial School
Grace Christian School
Grace Point Academy
C/O Sam Brubaker, Chairman
Hahnstown Mennonite School
Reamstown El Sch
Denver El Sch
Cocalico Ms
C/O Sam Brubaker, Chairman
Farmersville Mennonite School
Fairview Parochial School
C/O Sam Brubaker, Chairman
High Schools (7) F
Ephrata Shs
Ephrata Mennonite School
Springville Mennonite School
Pleasant Valley Mennonite School
Lancaster County Ctc-Brownstown Campus
Hahnstown Mennonite School
Cocalico Shs
Farmersville Mennonite School
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ratings A-

Ephrata has an overall rating of 78% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes B
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Ephrata, PA Area Guide

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Ephrata Area Facts

  • Ephrata has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Ephrata crime rates are 6% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Ephrata is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average

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A quaint little town in Ephrata. 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) I have been living in Ephrata, PA for 17 years. The area is what one would call an average town. What you need is close by if they are essential, but nothing city wise. The town is still on the small side which works if you are trying to get away from the big city life. If you ar ...Read More e okay with a little travel, Lancaster City, York, and Harrisburg are not too far away with only being about a little over an hour. The town does not come without a few crimes, but they are not alerting crimes that result in loss of life. I would not say that Ephrata is a town that has a high-income average. There are far more families that are middle class as well as individuals that reside here.

The nightlife is not exciting. One would have to leave the town in order to have a night out experience. If you are ok with dining out, then you may find a few places. The best places in Ephrata are off of W Main St, where you will find restaurants and a place to shop, and Ephrata Linear Park. Read Less
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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Ephrata? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Thomas P. Grater Memorial Park
      Legion Park
      Riparian Buffer
      Russell Park
      Lincoln Heights Recreation Center
      Ephrata Middle School
      Lincoln Heights Outdoor Recreation Area
      Lincoln Heights Playground

      Entertainment

      New Main Cinema
      Ephrata Cloister
      Mother Tucker's Antiques

      Food & Drink

      Fine Wine & Good Spirits
      Papa John's
      McDonald's
      Ephrata Beverage Distributors
      Jade Palace
      Isaac's
      Yogurtworks Cafe
      KFC

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Ephrata? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Ephrata.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Ephrata? The cost of living in Ephrata is 99/100 - which is 1% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Ephrata
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Ephrata? Ephrata crime rates are 1,872, which are 6% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      1,872 per 100k people

      19% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 54

      19% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -13%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Ephrata? The median income in Ephrata is $54,625 which is equal to Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $54,6251% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,5681% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      49% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Ephrata a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Align Pregnancy Services Ephrata
      WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Ephrata home prices? Ephrata home prices are $160,300 - which is 4% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $160,30013% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8807% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      55%

      13% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Ephrata have good schools? The Ephrata graduation rate is 79% - which is 8% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      5% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      65%

      35% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      6% higher than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Ephrata a good place to live? Ephrata has an overall rating of 78% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      78%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      74%

      6 total surveys

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