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Mainville, PA

Pennsylvania

Mainville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 122. Residents earn $35,625 per year, which is 53% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
122 Population 174/sq mi density
$35,625 Median Income $24,602 per capita
$151,300 Home Value
$1,283 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$35,625 median income, 25.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$151,300 home value, $1,283/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $35,625
53% lower than US avg
Home Value $151,300
46% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.4%
34% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,283
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 25.3%
603% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 44.7%
260% higher than US avg

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

People

Population122
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density174/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans99.0%

Economy

F
Median Income$35,625
Per Capita$24,602
Unemployment25.3%
Poverty44.7%
County GDP$4,733M
Commute29 min

Housing

A
Home Value$151,300
Rent$1,283
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units74
Rent Burden51.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation780 ft (238 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute29 min
Broadband61.0%
Libraries7

Is Mainville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mainville receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Mainville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mainville is $35,625, 53% below the national average of $75,149. At 25.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 44.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mainville is $151,300, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,283 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Mainville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches, including 33.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Mainville has a population of 122 with a density of 174 people per square mile. The median age is 48.2 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

122
Total Population
174
People / sq mi
48.2yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.9%
Female 54.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Mainville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.8%
13% above US avg
Spanish11.2%
16% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mainville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mainville is $35,625, which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 25.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 44.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Mainville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$35,625
53% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,602
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
IRS Avg AGI$58,914

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment25.3%
603% above US avg
Poverty Rate44.7%
260% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,813
County GDP$4,733M

Business (County)

Restaurants174
Healthcare202
Retail262
Manufacturing80

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,270
22% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.82%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.4 min
Drive Alone85.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Mainville is $151,300, 46% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,283 (10% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$151,300
46% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,283
10% above US avg
Rent Burden51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied57.4%
Housing Units74
Median Year Built1946

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,270
22% above US avg
Effective Rate2.82%
Mainville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.0 inches
26% above US avg
Snowfall33.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation780 ft (238 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density174/sq mi
Coordinates40.9826°N, 76.3695°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42097
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.9-point margin. 61.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.6%

Winner: Republican by 39.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.4%
34% below US avg
High School+98.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density174/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access61.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities202
Restaurants174
Retail Stores262

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.4 min
Drive Alone85.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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