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Mahabaleshwar, India

Maharashtra · India

Mahabaleshwar is a small city in Maharashtra, India with a population of 13,393. Elevation: 4,518 ft (1,377 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
13,393 Population 83/sq mi density
4,518 ft Elevation 1,377 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
123.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$4,000 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$4,000 median income, 4.5% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$35,000 home value, $90/mo rent

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People

Population13,393
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density83/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$4,000
Per Capita$3,700
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty14.5%

Housing

D
Home Value$35,000
Rent$90
Housing Units5,357
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain123.5 in/yr
Sunny Days226/yr
Elevation4,518 ft (1,377 m)
Population13,393
Population Density83 / sq mi
Elevation4,518 ft (1,377 m)
Coordinates17.9232°, 73.6586°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceMaharashtra
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation123.5 inches (3,137 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$4,000
Median Age30.0 years

About Mahabaleshwar

Mahabaleshwar is a small city in India (Maharashtra) with a population of 13,393. The city sits at an elevation of 4,518 feet (1,377 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 123.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Mahabaleshwar has a population of 13,393 with a density of 83 people per square mile, spread across 160.8 square miles. The median age is 30.0 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

13,393
Total Population
83
People / sq mi
30.0yrs
Median Age
23% below India avg
160.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mahabaleshwar vs India Average

The median household income in Mahabaleshwar is $4,000, which is 95% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $3,700 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $71, 95% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 241 business establishments.

Income: Mahabaleshwar vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$4,000
95% below India avg
Per Capita Income$3,700
Avg Weekly Wage$71

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above India avg
Poverty Rate14.5%
17% above India avg
Establishments (County)241

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mahabaleshwar is $35,000, 88% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $90 (92% below the national average of $1,163). There are 5,357 total housing units in the city. 27.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$35,000
88% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$90
92% below India avg
Rent Burden27.9%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units5,357

Property Tax

Climate in Mahabaleshwar

Mahabaleshwar has an average annual temperature of 24.2°C (76°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.7°C), the coldest is Jan (20.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2541 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.3°C / 68°F 9.6° / 31.1° 3.5
Feb 23°C / 73°F 10.8° / 35.9° 0.9
Mar 26.6°C / 80°F 14.6° / 39.5° 4.1
Apr 29.7°C / 85°F 17.9° / 41.6° 13.7
May 29°C / 84°F 20.1° / 40.8° 61.1
Jun 25.9°C / 79°F 21.2° / 35.3° 388.4
Jul 24°C / 75°F 21.1° / 28.6° 918.2
Aug 23.6°C / 74°F 20.4° / 28.4° 562.7
Sep 23.5°C / 74°F 19.5° / 29.3° 397.0
Oct 23.4°C / 74°F 15.8° / 29.5° 156.9
Nov 21.5°C / 71°F 12.8° / 28.8° 20.1
Dec 20.6°C / 69°F 11.4° / 28.7° 14.9
Mahabaleshwar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 123.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,518 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.7°F
38% above India avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,518 ft (1,377 m)
Area160.8 sq mi (416.4 km²)
Population Density83/sq mi
Coordinates17.9232°N, 73.6586°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 123.5"
225% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 51.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 20, 2019.

Sep 5, 2000 5 km W of P?tan, India M5.2 65 km
Dec 8, 1993 25 km NNE of L?nja, India M5.1 95 km
Mar 12, 2000 26 km SE of M?khjan, India M5.0 92 km
Feb 1, 1994 5 km SSE of M?khjan, India M5.0 79 km
Apr 6, 2000 19 km SE of M?khjan, India M4.9 86 km
Mar 14, 2005 28 km ESE of M?khjan, India M4.9 87 km
Aug 28, 1993 21 km ESE of M?khjan, India M4.9 83 km
Nov 14, 2009 21 km NNW of Malk?pur, India M4.8 95 km
Dec 12, 2009 29 km NW of Malk?pur, India M4.8 89 km
Mar 12, 1995 23 km W of Satara, India M4.7 33 km
Apr 17, 2006 27 km NNE of L?nja, India M4.7 95 km
Sep 3, 1993 29 km ESE of M?khjan, India M4.7 89 km
Mar 13, 1995 11 km SW of Rahimatpur, India M4.5 66 km
Feb 11, 1998 26 km SSW of P?tan, India M4.5 86 km
Apr 14, 2012 11 km ESE of M?khjan, India M4.4 75 km
Jan 6, 1991 12 km S of P?tan, India M4.4 78 km
Jun 7, 2005 26 km S of P?tan, India M4.4 89 km
Feb 14, 1998 3 km SSE of M?khjan, India M4.4 77 km
Dec 12, 2009 26 km SE of M?khjan, India M4.4 91 km
Aug 20, 2007 22 km ESE of M?khjan, India M4.4 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Tauktae (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Tauktae Category 4 160 km
2020 Nisarga Category 2 80 km
2019 Kyaar:kyarr Category 1 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 0.0 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
April 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in
May 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in Warmest
June 76°F (25°C) 17.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 51.6 in Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 32.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 12.9 in
October 75°F (24°C) 5.6 in
November 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in
December 71°F (21°C) 0.3 in

Mahabaleshwar has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 123.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (51.6") and February the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Mahabaleshwar

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AIR Satara drama, infotainment MP3 84 kbps

Museums in Mahabaleshwar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hollywood Wax Museum
MInarals

Farmers Markets in Mahabaleshwar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Panchgani Market
Shopping Centre Bhor

Hotels in Mahabaleshwar

25 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aaram boarding and lodging
Bharat Hotel
Brightland Resort & Spa
Brightland Resort & Spa
Club Mahindra Sherwood Mahabaleshwar
Courtyard by Marriott Mahabaleshwar
Fountain Hotel
Grant Resort
Hotel Apsara
Hotel Dwarka
Hotel Poonam
Le Méridien Mahabaleshwar Resort & Spa
Leela resort
MTDC Resort Mahabaleshwar
Neeta's Shanti vila Hotel
Panorama Hotel
PARIJAT HOTEL
President Hotel
Rajesh Hotel
Regal Hotel
Regenta MPG Club
Ripon Hotel
Rockford Resort and Spa
SAJ RESORT
Valley View Resort

Restaurants in Mahabaleshwar

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coffee & More
Garden IceCream
Giriraj
MH 12 Pav Bhaji
Misal House
Nukkad Veg & Non Veg
Over the Edge
Sai yash pure veg
The Grapevine
The Shere Punjab
Vitthal Kamat

Cafes in Mahabaleshwar

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Babas Cafe
CAFE PETER

Monuments in Mahabaleshwar

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ambedkar Statue
Subhash Chowk

Bus Stations in Mahabaleshwar

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #1833452686

Gas Stations in Mahabaleshwar

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum

Banks in Mahabaleshwar

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Karad Bank
Mahabaleshwar Urban Bank
State Bank of India
Union Bank

Airports Near Mahabaleshwar

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pune International AirportPNQLarge Airport
Aamby Valley AirportSmall Airport
Karad AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Mahabaleshwar

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mahabaleshwar Post office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mahabaleshwar

28 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ganesh Temple
Ganesh Temple
Golgaon Mandir
Hanuman Mandir
Hanuman Temple
Hanuman Temple
HANUMAN TEMPLE
Holy cross church
Janani Kumbalzai Maata Mandir
Mahadev Mandir
Mahavir Swami Jain Temple
Mandir
Masjid
Matarani Temple
Mosque
Shiv Mandir
Shri Atibaleshwar Mandir
Shri Gaavnaya Kumbhaljai Devi Mandir
Shri Janani Kumbhaljai Maata Mandir
Shri Janani Kumbhaljai Prasanna
Shri Janani Kumbhalzai Mandir
Shri Krishnabai Mandir
Shri Mahabaleshwar Mandir
Shri Panchaganga Mandir
Shri Saawli Janani Kumbaljai Mandir
Sidhhi Vinayak Mandir
Sri Krishna Devi Temple
Temple

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mahabaleshwar

What is the population of Mahabaleshwar?

Mahabaleshwar has a population of 13,393 residents and is located in India. The population density is 83 people per square mile, spread across 160.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mahabaleshwar expensive to live in?

The median household income is $4,000, 95% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $35,000 (88% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $90 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mahabaleshwar?

Mahabaleshwar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 226 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 123.5 inches.

How is the job market in Mahabaleshwar?

Mahabaleshwar has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $71. There are 241 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mahabaleshwar?

The median home value in Mahabaleshwar is $35,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $90.

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