McAlisterville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Juniata County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
830 Population 472/sq mi density
$53,529 Median Income $28,823 per capita
$152,500 Home Value $229,466 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,529 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.4% bachelor's degree or higher

McAlisterville, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,529
29% below
$28,823 per capita
Home Value
$152,500
46% below
Zillow: $229,466
Bachelor's Degree+
3.4%
90% below
69.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
52°F

How McAlisterville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
54%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McAlisterville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

McAlisterville residents earn a median household income of $53,529 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,823. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 581 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McAlisterville is $152,500 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,466. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Education

3.4% of adults in McAlisterville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 69.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McAlisterville 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 47.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population830
Median Age52.2 yrs
Density472/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,529
Per Capita$28,823
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,025M
Avg Weekly Wage$907

Housing

A+
Home Value$152,500
Rent
Ownership47.8%
Zillow$229,466
Housing Units415
Rent Burden20.1%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death9,055/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
Elevation653 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.4%
High School+69.8%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute30 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in McAlisterville was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.