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Guilford TownshipPA
A town of 15,371.
7 bordering townsMap →
Population
15,371
2025 Census estimate · +5% since 2020
Median home value
$256K
Census ACS
Household income
$78K
median
Median age
47.5
years
Jobs based here
8,051
Balanced
TownGrade
C+
#785 of 1032 in PA
Is Guilford Township a good place to live?
Guilford Township is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades C+ overall, 785th of 1032 graded towns in Pennsylvania, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is health: it is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns. Expect to pay for it: homes are expensive, about $256K for a typical one and 3.3 times the Chambersburg metro’s $77K median household income. 21% of the land in Guilford Township is conserved, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 8.2% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. The biggest place to walk is Michaux State Forest, 4,043 acres with 14.2 miles of trail.
StrongestAHazard risk
What makes Guilford Township stand out
Where Guilford Township beats most towns.
How Guilford Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Guilford Township is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 16% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listAOpen →Cost of livingCOpen →SchoolsC+Open →HealthWellspan Chambersburg Hospital 4.2 miles awayBOpen →Jobs & incomeBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.2 of 20; 3% of households have no car; 3.1% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsB+Open →History3 places on the National RegisterBOpen →Civic life3.2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 66 attractions →Raven Rock Mountain Complex and 28 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Guilford Township. Close and well known come first.
Big draw14 mi LandmarkRaven Rock Mountain Complex
32 mi National MonumentCarlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
21 mi Ancient siteGettysburg Battlefield
20 mi LandmarkGettysburg National Cemetery
28 mi National BattlefieldAntietam National Battlefield161K visitors a year
18 mi National Military ParkGettysburg National Military Park730K visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Raven Rock Mountain Complex: US Government, Public domain · Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Gettysburg Battlefield: Veggies, Public domain · Gettysburg National Cemetery: Photo: Henryhartley at en.wikipedia Statue: Randolph Rogers (1825-1892), Public domain · Antietam National Battlefield: Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Gettysburg National Military Park: David Dugan, CC BY-SA 3.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Guilford Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Guilford Township, and how to reach them.
PowerBorough of Chambersburg12.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterGuilford Water AuthNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpChambersburg Waste Paper2047 Loop RoadOpenStreetMap
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereFranklin County Board of ElectionsFranklin County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP codes17202, 17222, 1723517202 66% · 17222 29% · 17235 4%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Guilford Township.
OutdoorsB+
Conserved land covers 21.3% of Guilford Township
31 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves.
#366for trails in PA
21.3%
conserved · 6,941 of 32,570 acres
31 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Michaux State Forest | 14.2 mi | 4,043 |
| 2. Meeting of the Pines Natural Area | 2.5 mi | 378 |
| 3. Guilford Township Norlo Park | 1 mi | 148 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsC+
Public schools in Guilford Township fall behind 60% of Pennsylvania districts
Its public schools are run by Chambersburg Area SD. Two of its 8 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch, with 706 students.
40%of PA districts it outscoresC+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion El SchLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 292 | C− |
| Chambersburg Area Career Magnet SchLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 706 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Very low risk in Guilford Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 84% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Guilford Township.
16risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanes
2
paid flood claims since 1979
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Guilford Township
Guilford Township has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 22° and about 31 inches of snow falls in a winter.
31″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–41°
Spring40–63°
Summer62–84°
Fall44–65°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 18
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Older than Pennsylvania overall
People 65 and older are 27% of residents (20% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 34% of residents (38% statewide). At 47.5 years, Guilford Township’s median age is above both Pennsylvania’s towns (43.2 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Guilford Township has grown 5% since 2020, to 15,371 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
47.5median age · PA 40.9
| Guilford Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 27% | 21% | 18% |
| Median age | 47.5 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 19% | 20% | 22% |
Guilford TownshipPennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma8%
High school40%
Some college15%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s17%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.4 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Guilford Township | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.6% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.3% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.1% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.9% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7.6% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.3% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.7% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14.8% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 11.8% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.6% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 39.7% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 14.9% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.7% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17.2% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.9% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
A job hub: Guilford Township has 1.3 jobs for every working resident and draws in 7,355 commuters
Most working residents leave Guilford Township for work: only 12% work in town. Since 2013, Guilford Township has added 1,644 jobs, to 8,051 in 2023. 7.8% of Guilford Township workers work from home.
12%work in town
| Guilford Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 7.8% | 12% | 11% |
| Working residents who work in town | 12% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 9.8% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Guilford Township12%
Chambersburg20%
Greene Township5%
Antrim Township3%
Waynesboro2%
11 mi
median commute distance
8,051
jobs based in Guilford Township
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 51% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthB
Guilford Township’s grade for health is a B
Guilford Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 37% of adults have obesity in Guilford Township.
59%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Guilford Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 16% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 17% | 14% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better22 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Guilford Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.3% | 8.8% |
| More adults with arthritis | 34.3% | 30.4% |
Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital
4.2 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
51st
percentile among PA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade C
Homes in Guilford Township sell for about $372K
$372Kmedian sale price
2
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Guilford Township
18pages on Guilford Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Guilford Township
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont AltoUniversity or college · Public · Mont Alto4.3 mi$14,408 in-state tuitionWilson CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Chambersburg5.2 mi$27,100 tuitionShippensburg University of PennsylvaniaUniversity or college · Public · Shippensburg12.7 mi$13,720 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Guilford Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Landmarks
3 places in Guilford Township on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Guilford Township
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
Guilford is a census-designated place (CDP) in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,923 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 800 ft
Guilford Township’s neighbors
7 towns share a border with Guilford Township.
Hamilton TownshipChambersburgMarionGreene TownshipQuincy TownshipAntrim TownshipHamiltonban TownshipGuilford Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford Township | #785 | C+ | C | — | C+ | B |
| Hamilton Township | #587 | B | B+ | — | C+ | B |
| Chambersburg | #949 | C− | B− | C | C+ | C |
| Marion | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Greene Township | #748 | C+ | C+ | — | C+ | B |
| Quincy Township | #907 | C | C+ | — | B− | B− |
| Antrim Township | #410 | B+ | B− | — | A− | B |
| Hamiltonban Township | — | — | B− | — | B+ | B |
Hamiltonban Township has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Guilford Township, Hamilton Township, Greene Township, Quincy Township, Antrim Township and Hamiltonban Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Marion isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Guilford Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Guilford Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Guilford Township, PA a good place to live?
Guilford Township grades C+ overall, better than 41% of U.S. towns and #785 of 1032 in Pennsylvania. It grades B for health and C+ for schools.
Is Guilford Township, PA expensive?
The typical home is worth about $256,000, 11% below the Pennsylvania typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.