McKinley, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,452 Population 2,786/sq mi density
$112,375 Median Income $50,056 per capita
$324,500 Home Value $400,894 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$112,375 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$324,500 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.0% bachelor's degree or higher

McKinley, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$112,375
50% above
$50,056 per capita
Home Value
$324,500
15% above
Zillow: $400,894
Bachelor's Degree+
57.0%
69% above
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
111% above
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How McKinley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
150%
Home Value
115%
Poverty
66%
Bachelor's
169%
Unemployment
211%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McKinley a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

McKinley residents earn a median household income of $112,375 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,056. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,641 business establishments, including 3,941 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McKinley is $324,500 , 15% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $400,894. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Education

57.0% of adults in McKinley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% above the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McKinley has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population2,452
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density2,786/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born9.2%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$112,375
Per Capita$50,056
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$134,989M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,600

Housing

A+
Home Value$324,500
Rent
Ownership97.1%
Zillow$400,894
Housing Units946
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,854/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation220 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+57.0%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+42.9%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 20% / D 79%
Commute31 min
Broadband98.2%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries53

Did You Know?

The median home in McKinley was built in 1955.
31.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.518 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
There are 3,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 133 fatal vehicle crashes.