Living in Myerstown

About Myerstown

A Closer Look at the Area

Myerstown is a quiet, family-friendly borough in eastern Lebanon County, sitting along the Route 422 corridor roughly 10 minutes east of Lebanon city and 35 minutes from Harrisburg. Founded in 1760 by Isaac Meier and laid out along the historic road from Reading to Harrisburg, Myerstown grew as a mill and tavern stop before settling into its present identity as one of the most affordable and community-oriented residential boroughs in the county. The borough's downtown centers on a walkable Main Street of historic stone and brick buildings housing local shops, restaurants, and small businesses, anchored by the historic Meier House and a calendar of seasonal community events. Mature shade trees canopy the residential streets, where the housing stock runs a classic Pennsylvania range — historic stone homes near the center, mid-century colonials and ranches on the outer blocks, and newer construction in the surrounding Jackson and Heidelberg townships. Myerstown's affordability is a real part of its appeal: home values here run among the lowest in Lebanon County, making it one of the most accessible entry points for first-time buyers and families looking to put down roots in the 717 area code. Families are served by the Eastern Lebanon County School District, and the nearby Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area and the rolling farmland of the eastern Lebanon Valley offer hiking, birdwatching, and genuine rural character within a short drive. With its combination of genuine small-town character, walkable Main Street, affordable established neighborhoods, and an easy commute to both Lebanon city and Reading via Route 422, Myerstown offers one of the best values in Lebanon County — a borough where the pace is slower, the streets are walkable, and the farmland is never far away.