At a Glance
Median Income
$58,000
$36,168 per capita
Home Value
$286,200
Zillow: $558,590
Median Rent
$884/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Mars Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mars's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mars 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
Mars residents earn a median household income of $58,000 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,168. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,586 business establishments, including 311 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mars is $286,200 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $558,590. Median rent is $884/month, with 27.9% 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 1954.
Education
27.6% of adults in Mars hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mars has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population1,255
Median Age53.9 yrs
Density2,670/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,000
Per Capita$36,168
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$8,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
B+
Home Value$286,200
Rent$884
Ownership48.1%
Zillow$558,590
Housing Units643
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,406/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation1,093 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband81.4%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Mars was founded in 1873.
The median home in Mars was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.