Why Live in Heidelberg
Heidelberg, located in Heidelberg Township, offers a mix of rural charm and small-town living. Homes here are spread across the countryside, with large lots ranging from half an acre to 20 acres. The housing styles predominantly include ranch-style and split-level homes from the 1970s and '80s, along with some older cottages, farmhouses, and occasional new constructions. Detached outbuildings like barns and workshops are common. The area boasts a low crime rate, safer than the national average. Heidelberg Township Park, on the western edge of Schaefferstown, features youth baseball and softball facilities, a new playground, and a combined pickleball-basketball court. The nearby 6,000-acre Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area offers extensive trails, bird-watching opportunities, and events like the Wild Goose Chase 5k Race. The Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway provides local entertainment with its Micro Sprint racing. Essential businesses include Dutch-Way Farm Market, BB’s Grocery Outlet, and dining options like Dutch-Way Family Restaurant and K-Ville Hotel & Tavern. The area is well-connected by state highways, with Lebanon 5 to 10 miles northwest and Harrisburg’s attractions and airport 35 to 40 miles west. While the Eastern Lebanon County School District schools have mixed ratings, the community also includes Mennonite and Christian private schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heidelberg a good place to live?
Heidelberg is a good place to live. Heidelberg is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Heidelberg is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Heidelberg has 2 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 36. The average household income is $116,460 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 17.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Heidelberg are home owners, with 15.3% of residents renting and 84.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Heidelberg can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Heidelberg neighborhood guide.
Is Heidelberg, PA a safe neighborhood?
Heidelberg, PA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Heidelberg?
The median home price in Heidelberg is $649,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $130,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,370 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $144K a year to afford the median home price in Heidelberg. The average household income in Heidelberg is $116K.
What are the best public schools in Heidelberg?
The best public schools that serve Heidelberg are:
What are the best private schools in Heidelberg?
The best private schools that serve Heidelberg are:
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Home Trends in Heidelberg, PA
On average, homes in Heidelberg, Heidelberg Township sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Heidelberg, Heidelberg Township over the last 12 months is $615,000, up 137% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$615,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$540,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$338
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median List Price
$649,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
137%