Metro area profile · Pennsylvania
Chambersburg, PA metro area market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in the Chambersburg metro area, each scored against other metro areas.
- Population, 2025
- 160,652
- +3.0% since 2020
- Households
- 63,510
- Median household income
- $77,003
- +21.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $249,800
- Jobs located here
- 56,990
- Highest market score
- 87
- Clothing and shoe stores, #9 of 387 scored metro areas
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What this means
An estimated 160,652 people live in the Chambersburg metro area, in 63,510 households. Population estimates put the population change in the Chambersburg metro area from 2020 to 2025 at +3.0%, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in the Chambersburg metro area is $77,003 a year, 5% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 21.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in the Chambersburg metro area spend the most on rent and homeowner costs (an index of 106, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (68).
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Chambersburg metro area are for clothing and shoe stores (87); clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (86); and property management companies (81). The Chambersburg metro area ranks #9 of 387 scored metro areas for clothing and shoe stores.
The Chambersburg metro area is made up of one county, Franklin County. For its number of households, the Chambersburg metro area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for laundromats (50% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for mortgage brokers and lenders (56% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Chambersburg metro area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Chambersburg metro area with other metro areas for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among metro areas | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clothing and shoe stores | 87 | #9 of 387 | 52 | 8.2 | $2.6M | 208 | 19 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 86 | #10 of 387 | 89 | 14.0 | $1.5M | 176 | 23 |
| Property management | 81 | #9 of 374 | 12 | 1.9 | Index only | 168 | 11 |
| Real estate | 80 | #9 of 387 | 156 | 24.6 | Index only | 166 | 58 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 80 | #14 of 387 | 485 | 76.4 | $501K | 135 | 224 |
| Convenience stores | 80 | #16 of 387 | 40 | 6.3 | $10.6M | 134 | 7 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 79 | #13 of 387 | 44 | 6.9 | $5.5M | 149 | 19 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 78 | #8 of 373 | 12 | 1.9 | Index only | 239 | 6 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 78 | #33 of 387 | 61 | 9.6 | $4M | 131 | 97 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 77 | #14 of 387 | 131 | 20.6 | Index only | 157 | 32 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 76 | #17 of 387 | 45 | 7.1 | $1.6M | 167 | 39 |
| Home repair trades | 75 | #18 of 387 | 73 | 11.5 | $2.7M | 110 | 77 |
| Roofing and gutters | 74 | #22 of 381 | 19 | 3.0 | $10.3M | 121 | 9 |
| Barbershops | 74 | #28 of 387 | 19 | 3.0 | $3.3M | 173 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 73 | #32 of 387 | 36 | 5.7 | $5.4M | 114 | 45 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 73 | #44 of 387 | 23 | 3.6 | $3.2M | 181 | 61 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 72 | #27 of 347 | 7 | 1.1 | $7.6M | 187 | 15 |
| Gyms | 72 | #29 of 387 | 30 | 4.7 | $1.8M | 136 | 15 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 71 | #54 of 387 | 110 | 17.3 | $3.8M | 113 | 35 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 69 | #37 of 387 | 57 | 9.0 | $932K | 141 | 30 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 69 | #48 of 387 | 51 | 8.0 | $4.8M | 115 | 19 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 69 | #55 of 387 | 277 | 43.6 | $878K | 132 | 107 |
| Child care and preschools | 69 | #57 of 387 | 21 | 3.3 | $1.6M | 156 | 36 |
| Insurance agencies | 69 | #83 of 387 | 67 | 10.5 | $1.8M | 140 | 42 |
| Spas and skin care | 67 | #48 of 387 | 36 | 5.7 | $1.7M | 197 | 15 |
| Electricians | 67 | #62 of 383 | 18 | 2.8 | $10.8M | 90 | 23 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 67 | #67 of 387 | 399 | 62.8 | $186K | 122 | 154 |
| Nail salons | 66 | #62 of 387 | 22 | 3.5 | $2.8M | 169 | 12 |
| Gas stations | 65 | #96 of 387 | 37 | 5.8 | $4M | 169 | 46 |
| Physical therapy | 64 | #95 of 386 | 26 | 4.1 | $2.8M | 119 | 17 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 63 | #71 of 387 | 20 | 3.1 | $2.7M | 132 | 15 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 61 | #71 of 387 | 213 | 33.5 | $291K | 137 | 88 |
| Grocery stores | 61 | #117 of 387 | 39 | 6.1 | $10.8M | 117 | 28 |
| Tire shops | 61 | #126 of 386 | 21 | 3.3 | $3M | 121 | 10 |
| Pizza | 59 | #120 of 387 | 54 | 8.5 | $4.5M | 89 | 97 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 57 | #126 of 386 | 21 | 3.3 | $3.5M | 113 | 10 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 57 | #135 of 387 | 46 | 7.2 | $1.7M | 102 | 92 |
| Funeral homes | 57 | #138 of 377 | 16 | 2.5 | $654K | 96 | 8 |
| Car washes and detailing | 52 | #183 of 387 | 31 | 4.9 | $2.1M | 82 | 8 |
| House cleaning | 50 | #185 of 375 | 15 | 2.4 | $5.3M | 82 | 21 |
| Hair salons | 49 | #187 of 387 | 132 | 20.8 | $470K | 109 | 61 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 49 | #191 of 385 | 27 | 4.3 | $2.9M | 100 | 66 |
| Laundromats | 45 | #211 of 364 | 15 | 2.4 | $9.2M | 73 | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 44 | #228 of 386 | 31 | 4.9 | $2.4M | 100 | 21 |
| Auto repair and car care | 35 | #304 of 387 | 272 | 42.8 | $234K | 87 | 122 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 34 | #306 of 381 | 25 | 3.9 | $2.5M | 83 | 20 |
| Pet stores | 33 | #317 of 382 | 14 | 2.2 | $2.8M | 62 | 4 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 31 | #323 of 386 | 28 | 4.4 | $1.4M | 55 | 11 |
| Veterinarians | 29 | #332 of 384 | 21 | 3.3 | $1.9M | 69 | 17 |
| Auto repair shops | 29 | #339 of 387 | 176 | 27.7 | $362K | 81 | 97 |
| Pet businesses | 29 | #345 of 387 | 74 | 11.7 | $531K | 60 | 32 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 28 | #178 of 197 | 7 | 1.1 | $10.6M | 43 | 6 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.6 | $19.8M | 193 | 5 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.5 | $45.9M | 293 | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.5 | $21.2M | 154 | 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.2 | Index only | Too few | 5 |
Household spending in the Chambersburg metro area
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $63.6M | $1,002 | 105 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $149M | $2,346 | 90 |
| Food away from home | $243.2M | $3,829 | 94 |
| Groceries | $422.8M | $6,657 | 105 |
| Personal care products and services | $62M | $976 | 97 |
| Child care and other personal services | $32.8M | $516 | 89 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $53.1M | $837 | 85 |
| Medical and dental services | $74.1M | $1,166 | 91 |
| Pets | $39.3M | $619 | 68 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $137.6M | $2,167 | 105 |
| Vehicle insurance | $117.7M | $1,853 | 95 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $194.9M | $3,069 | 102 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $79M | $1,245 | 88 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.1B | $17,640 | 106 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in the Chambersburg metro area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 160,652+3.0% since 2020
- Households
- 63,510
- Median age
- 42.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 74%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 772 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 204
- Median household income
- $77,003+21.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $97,696
- Median home value
- $249,800
- Jobs located here
- 56,990
- Daytime population
- 143,710Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is the Chambersburg, PA metro area growing?
Population estimates put the Chambersburg metro area at 160,652 people in 2025, up 3.0% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 63,510 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 21.5%, before inflation.
How much do households in the Chambersburg, PA metro area spend?
Households in the Chambersburg metro area spend about $1.1B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $422.8M on groceries and $243.2M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Chambersburg metro area runs highest on rent and homeowner costs (an index of 106, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (68).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Chambersburg, PA metro area?
Of the business types scored in the Chambersburg metro area, clothing and shoe stores (87); clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (86); and property management companies (81) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For clothing and shoe stores, that ranks #9 of 387 scored metro areas.
How does the Chambersburg, PA metro area compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in the Chambersburg metro area is $77,003, 5% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $249,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for laundromats (50% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for mortgage brokers and lenders (56% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 52 of the 56 business types have a score in the Chambersburg metro area, each ranked against other metro areas.
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