McVeytown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mifflin County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
373 Population 3,730/sq mi density
$67,273 Median Income $38,272 per capita
$122,900 Home Value $219,574 Zillow
$720 Median Rent 15.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$67,273 median income, 11.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,900 home value, $720/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher

McVeytown, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,273
10% below
$38,272 per capita
Home Value
$122,900
56% below
Zillow: $219,574
Median Rent
$720/mo
38% below
15.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
48% below
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
11.6%
222% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
52°F

How McVeytown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
44%
Rent
62%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
322%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McVeytown 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

McVeytown residents earn a median household income of $67,273 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,272. The unemployment rate stands at 11.6% (222% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,093 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McVeytown is $122,900 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,574. Median rent is $720/month, with 15.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

17.5% of adults in McVeytown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McVeytown 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 42.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population373
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density3,730/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$67,273
Per Capita$38,272
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,340M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,900
Rent$720
Ownership79.0%
Zillow$219,574
Housing Units158
Rent Burden15.3%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death9,940/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation511 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute33 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

McVeytown was founded in 1762.
The median home in McVeytown was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.