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Mather, PA

Pennsylvania

Mather is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 567. Residents earn $47,500 per year, which is 37% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
567 Population 644/sq mi density
$47,500 Median Income $31,822 per capita
$88,000 Home Value
$1,027 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,000 home value, $1,027/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $47,500
37% lower than US avg
Home Value $88,000
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.0%
76% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,027
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.0%
39% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.1%
42% lower than US avg

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

People

Population567
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density644/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$31,822
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$4,624M
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,000
Rent$1,027
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units274
Rent Burden9.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation966 ft (294 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute33 min
Broadband87.2%
Libraries2

Is Mather a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mather receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Mather offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mather is $47,500, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mather is $88,000, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,027 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Mather experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches, including 30.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Mather has a population of 567 with a density of 644 people per square mile. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.4%).

Population

567
Total Population
644
People / sq mi
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Mather vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.0%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mather vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mather is $47,500, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Mather vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,500
37% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,822
Avg Weekly Wage$1,297
IRS Avg AGI$82,294

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.0%
39% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.1%
42% below US avg
Establishments (County)800
County GDP$4,624M

Business (County)

Restaurants62
Healthcare117
Retail107
Manufacturing24

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,129
47% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.83%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.3 min
Drive Alone94.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Mather is $88,000, 69% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,027 (12% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$88,000
69% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,027
12% 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-Occupied83.0%
Housing Units274
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,129
47% above US avg
Effective Rate5.83%
Mather has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.1 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.1 inches
13% above US avg
Snowfall30.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation966 ft (294 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density644/sq mi
Coordinates39.9356°N, 80.0745°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42059
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44.8-point margin. 87.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.5%
D 26.6%

Winner: Republican by 44.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.0%
76% below US avg
High School+98.2%
Graduate Degree+2.8%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density644/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.2%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities117
Restaurants62
Retail Stores107

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.3 min
Drive Alone94.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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