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Mahaffey, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Mahaffey is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 269. Residents earn $55,000 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
269 Population 626/sq mi density
$55,000 Median Income $30,090 per capita
$71,900 Home Value $99,156 Zillow
$494 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,900 home value, $494/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,000
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $71,900
74% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.1%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $494
58% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.4%
89% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.7%
30% lower than US avg

How Mahaffey Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population269
Median Age58.1 yrs
Density626/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$30,090
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$6,208M
Commute38 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$71,900
Rent$494
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$99,156
Housing Units166
Rent Burden9.0%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,287 ft (392 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute38 min
Broadband77.2%
Libraries14

Is Mahaffey a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mahaffey receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Mahaffey offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mahaffey is $55,000, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. 8.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mahaffey is $71,900, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $494 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Mahaffey experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches, including 63.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Mahaffey has a population of 269 with a density of 626 people per square mile. The median age is 58.1 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.4%), with 1.1% Hispanic.

Population

269
Total Population
626
People / sq mi
58.1yrs
Median Age
49% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Mahaffey vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mahaffey vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mahaffey is $55,000, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: Mahaffey vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,000
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,090
Avg Weekly Wage$958
IRS Avg AGI$60,334

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.7%
30% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,304
County GDP$6,208M

Business (County)

Restaurants299
Healthcare471
Retail469
Manufacturing107

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.47%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.8 min
Drive Alone64.6%
Public Transit7.3%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Mahaffey is $71,900, 74% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $494 (58% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $99,156.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$71,900
74% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$99,156

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$41
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio83.3%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$494
58% below US avg
Rent Burden9.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.1%
Housing Units166
Median Year Built1948

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Effective Rate6.47%
Mahaffey has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.3 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall63.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,287 ft (392 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density626/sq mi
Coordinates40.8739°N, 78.7271°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42021
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.7-point margin. 77.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.8%

Winner: Republican by 39.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.1%
70% below US avg
High School+88.5%
Graduate Degree+0.4%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density626/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access77.2%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities471
Restaurants299
Retail Stores469

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.8 min
Drive Alone64.6%
Public Transit7.3%
Work from Home0.0%

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