Maytown, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Maytown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,321. Residents earn $118,361 per year, which is 58% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
4,321 Population 1,174/sq mi density
$118,361 Median Income $38,450 per capita
$272,300 Home Value
$1,724 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$118,361 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$272,300 home value, $1,724/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $118,361
58% higher than US avg
Home Value $272,300
3% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 29.8%
12% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,724
48% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.8%
6% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.0%
84% lower than US avg

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

People

Population4,321
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density1,174/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 86%

Economy

A+
Median Income$118,361
Per Capita$38,450
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$39,951M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$272,300
Rent$1,724
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain44.2 in/yr
Elevation425 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.8%
High School+96.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute22 min
Libraries17

Is Maytown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Maytown receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Maytown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Maytown is $118,361, which is significantly higher than the national average — 58% above $75,149. This places Maytown among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.0% 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 Maytown is $272,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,724 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

29.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Maytown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches, including 29.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Maytown has a population of 4,321 with a density of 1,174 people per square mile. The median age is 35.0 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86%), with 1.4% Hispanic, 2.9% Black.

Population

4,321
Total Population
1,174
People / sq mi
35.0yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
3.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Maytown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.3%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.7%
72% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Maytown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Maytown is $118,361, which is 58% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Maytown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$118,361
58% above US avg
Per Capita Income$38,450
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
IRS Avg AGI$82,509

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.0%
84% below US avg
Establishments (County)14,605
County GDP$39,951M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,139
Healthcare1,279
Retail1,900
Manufacturing1,012

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,335
81% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.33%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.0 min
Work from Home14.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Maytown is $272,300, 3% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,724 (48% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$272,300
3% below US avg
Median List Price$274,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$274,950
$/Sq Ft$272
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio98.6%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,724
48% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,335
81% above US avg
Effective Rate2.33%

Health Metrics: Maytown vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.3%
Premature Death6,922/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access81.2%
Healthcare Facilities1,279

Crime Rates: Maytown vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)52

Safety Score

Maytown has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.2 inches
16% above US avg
Snowfall29.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation425 ft (130 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Population Density1,174/sq mi
Coordinates40.0836°N, 76.5664°W
County FIPS42071
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 29.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.5%
D 41.5%

Winner: Republican by 16 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.8%
12% below US avg
High School+96.1%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,174/sq mi
Total Area3.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities1,279
Restaurants1,139
Retail Stores1,900

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)52

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.0 min
Work from Home14.0%

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