Juniata Terrace, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mifflin County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
582 Population 3,424/sq mi density
$54,167 Median Income $25,550 per capita
$59,000 Home Value $163,335 Zillow
$892 Median Rent 20.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,167 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,000 home value, $892/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Juniata Terrace, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,167
28% below
$25,550 per capita
Home Value
$59,000
79% below
Zillow: $163,335
Median Rent
$892/mo
23% below
20.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
61% below
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Juniata Terrace Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Juniata Terrace's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
72%
Home Value
21%
Rent
77%
Poverty
42%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Juniata Terrace a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Juniata Terrace residents earn a median household income of $54,167 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,550. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,093 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Juniata Terrace is $59,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $163,335. Median rent is $892/month, with 20.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

13.3% of adults in Juniata Terrace hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Juniata Terrace has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population582
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density3,424/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,167
Per Capita$25,550
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$2,340M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005

Housing

A+
Home Value$59,000
Rent$892
Ownership47.7%
Zillow$163,335
Housing Units257
Rent Burden20.3%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death9,940/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation556 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Juniata Terrace was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.