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Mattawana, PA

Pennsylvania

Mattawana is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 357. Residents earn $93,500 per year, which is 24% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
357 Population 458/sq mi density
$93,500 Median Income $28,809 per capita
$120,800 Home Value
$870 Median Rent 12.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,800 home value, $870/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $93,500
24% higher than US avg
Home Value $120,800
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.4%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $870
25% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.8%
93% lower than US avg

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

People

Population357
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density458/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$93,500
Per Capita$28,809
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$2,340M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,800
Rent$870
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units133
Rent Burden12.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation604 ft (184 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+79.6%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.1%
Libraries2

Is Mattawana a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mattawana receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Mattawana offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mattawana is $93,500, 24% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mattawana is $120,800, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $870 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

11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Mattawana experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches, including 33.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Mattawana has a population of 357 with a density of 458 people per square mile. The median age is 36.2 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.5%).

Population

357
Total Population
458
People / sq mi
36.2yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Mattawana vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only80.1%
2% above US avg
Spanish19.9%
49% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Mattawana vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mattawana is $93,500, which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Mattawana vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$93,500
24% above US avg
Per Capita Income$28,809
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005
IRS Avg AGI$56,938

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.8%
93% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,093
County GDP$2,340M

Business (County)

Restaurants88
Healthcare124
Retail170
Manufacturing83

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,203
20% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.48%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.2 min
Drive Alone85.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Mattawana is $120,800, 57% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $870 (25% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$120,800
57% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$870
25% below US avg
Rent Burden12.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.2%
Housing Units133
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,203
20% above US avg
Effective Rate3.48%
Mattawana has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.5 inches
12% above US avg
Snowfall33.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation604 ft (184 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density458/sq mi
Coordinates40.4968°N, 77.7273°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42087
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 56.4-point margin. 92.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.9%
D 21.5%

Winner: Republican by 56.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.4%
66% below US avg
High School+79.6%
Graduate Degree+4.8%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density458/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access92.1%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities124
Restaurants88
Retail Stores170

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.2 min
Drive Alone85.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.9%

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