Mapleton, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Huntingdon County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
357 Population 1,983/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $24,661 per capita
$83,900 Home Value $179,368 Zillow
$695 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,900 home value, $695/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Mapleton, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,750
22% below
$24,661 per capita
Home Value
$83,900
70% below
Zillow: $179,368
Median Rent
$695/mo
40% below
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
86% below
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
125% above
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Mapleton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
30%
Rent
60%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
225%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mapleton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mapleton residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,661. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,022 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mapleton is $83,900 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,368. Median rent is $695/month, with 24.4% 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

4.8% of adults in Mapleton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mapleton 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 40.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population357
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density1,983/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$24,661
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$1,677M
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,900
Rent$695
Ownership81.6%
Zillow$179,368
Housing Units171
Rent Burden24.4%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death8,075/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
Elevation614 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute26 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Mapleton was founded in 1858.
The median home in Mapleton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.