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Middleburg’s story
226 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2008.
- 1800Middleburg is settled
MiddleburgPA
A town of 1,302, settled in 1800.
Photo: Doug Kerr · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
1,302
2025 Census estimate · −1.6% since 2020
Typical home
$243K
+5% in a year
Household income
$59K
median
Median age
38.8
years
Jobs based here
1,043
A job hub
Is Middleburg a good place to live?
Middleburg’s best subject grades are an A for cost of living and walkability; its weakest is a D for health. Only 104 of Pennsylvania’s 1,749 towns score lower on health. Middleburg has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Middleburg stand out
Where Middleburg beats most towns.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here1,043
Residents who work539
Work
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 92% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
Typical home value
Middleburg$243K
Pennsylvania$287K
Cost of livingA
3.6 years of income buys a home
More affordable than 91% of U.S. towns
Zillow Home Value Index; area median household income, Census ACS.
WalkabilityA
More walkable than 88% of U.S. towns
4.2% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
Small town
1,302 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
How Middleburg grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Middleburg is from typical.
Cost of livingAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 11.7 of 20; 7.9% of households have no carAOpen →HealthWellspan Evangelical Community Hospital 15.6 miles awayDOpen →Jobs & income$59K median household incomeCOpen →SchoolsB+Open →SafetyB−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 46% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1% conserved landB−Open →HistoryB+Open →Civic life3.5 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 →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Middleburg: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Middleburg, and how to reach them.
PowerPPL Electric Utilities18.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMiddleburg Municipal AuthorityNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Middleburg’s trash rules yet
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 hereSnyder County Board of ElectionsSnyder County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP code1784217842 100%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 Middleburg.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C
With 1.9 jobs for every working resident, Middleburg draws in 997 commuters
Most working residents leave Middleburg for work: only 9% work in town. At 21 minutes, Middleburg’s average trip to work is where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 26 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Jobs based in Middleburg fell to 1,043 in 2023, 294 fewer than in 2013.
9%work in town
| Middleburg | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $59,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.7% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Middleburg9%
Penn Township9%
Mifflinburg6%
Franklin Township5%
Selinsgrove4%
14 mi
median commute distance
1,043
jobs based in Middleburg
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
A
Walkability grade: more walkable than 88% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsB+
Public schools in Middleburg beat 65% of Pennsylvania districts
Its public schools are run by Midd-West SD. Its one school is below. The largest public high school is Midd-West HS, with 726 students.
65%of PA districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midd-West HSLargest public high schoolGrades 8–12 | Grades 8–12 | 726 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduation
HealthD
On CDC estimates, Middleburg is less healthy than 86% of U.S. towns
Middleburg beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 12. 22% of adults smoke cigarettes in Middleburg, above both Pennsylvania’s towns (17%) and U.S. towns (14%). 32% of adults get no exercise outside work in Middleburg.
15%healthier than U.S. townsDHealth Grade
| Middleburg | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 24% | 25% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 17% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better14 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Middleburg | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.4% | 7.7% |
| More smokers | 22.2% | 15.8% |
Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital
15.6 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Middleburg has four seasons and pleasant summers
Middleburg has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 21° and about 34 inches of snow falls in a winter.
34″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–38°
Spring39–61°
Summer60–82°
Fall43–63°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 25
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade A
Homes in Middleburg are worth about $243K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Middleburg home is worth about $243,000, up 5% in a year, 15% below the Pennsylvania typical home. 52% of Middleburg households own their home.
$243KZillow home value
| Middleburg | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 52% | 78% | 73% |
| Median rent | $798 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Middleburg$243K
Pennsylvania$287K
+5%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Who lives here
Fewer middle-aged adults than Pennsylvania overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 32% of residents (38% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 26% of residents (22% statewide). The median age in Middleburg is 38.8 years. 27% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Pennsylvania.
38.8median age · PA 40.9
| Middleburg | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.8 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 21% | 20% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 20% | 21% | 18% |
MiddleburgPennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
21%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma11%
High school43%
Some college11%
Associate’s8%
Bachelor’s24%
Graduate3%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Middleburg | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.5% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.8% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.1% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 21.3% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 6.6% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 17.3% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 8.4% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.8% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.3% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 10.6% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 43% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 10.8% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.4% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.8% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 3.3% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,300, single groups can be off by several points
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Moderate risk in Middleburg, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 54% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 49 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Middleburg.
46risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesStrong wind
49
paid flood claims since 1978
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
1.3%conserved
| Middleburg | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 1.3% | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
1.3%
conserved · 8 of 584 acres
0.1 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Charles Park | — | 6 |
| 2. Veterans Memorial Park | — | 2 |
| 3. Thor Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
51%of U.S. towns report more crimeB−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Middleburg0.8
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Middleburg9.2
Pennsylvania13.6
U.S.15.5
51st
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
12
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Middleburg
19pages on Middleburg
The big questions
SchoolsB+Beat 65% of PA districts · 1 schoolSafetyB−0.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthDBetter than PA on 0 of 26 CDC measuresCost of livingA$243K typical home · up 5% in a yearWork & commuteC$59K median household income · 1,043 jobs hereNatural hazardsB−FEMA risk higher than 46% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Middleburg
Susquehanna UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Selinsgrove8.9 mi$59,850 tuitionBucknell UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Lewisburg14.2 mi$67,812 tuition
About 8 of every 100 Middleburg residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
A job hub
Every workday, about 997 people come to Middleburg for work
Where Middleburg’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,043jobs based in Middleburg
9%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Middleburg
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Middleburg is a borough in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States. Located in Central Pennsylvania's Susquehanna River Valley, the borough's population was 1,325 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Snyder County. Middleburg is part of the Selinsgrove, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area, and is also part of the larger Bloomsburg-Berwick-Sunbury, PA Combined Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1800
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 495 ft
- ZIP code
- 17842
Questions about Middleburg
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Middleburg, PA expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A.