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Mertztown, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Mertztown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 630. Residents earn $64,318 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
630 Population 600/sq mi density
$64,318 Median Income $35,207 per capita
$173,300 Home Value
$1,150 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
52°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
4.3 / 5.0
$64,318 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$173,300 home value, $1,150/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,318
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $173,300
39% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.0%
47% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,150
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.3%
73% lower than US avg

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

People

Population630
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density600/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,318
Per Capita$35,207
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$31,739M
Commute15 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$173,300
Rent$1,150
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units229
Rent Burden27.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation537 ft (164 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute15 min
Broadband94.6%
Libraries9

Is Mertztown a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mertztown is $64,318, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mertztown is $173,300, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,150 per month. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Mertztown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Mertztown has a population of 630 with a density of 600 people per square mile. The median age is 43.7 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.4%), with 2.7% Hispanic, 3% Black.

Population

630
Total Population
600
People / sq mi
43.7yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.7%
Female 56.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Mertztown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.2%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.8%
49% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mertztown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mertztown is $64,318, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Mertztown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,318
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,207
Avg Weekly Wage$1,352
IRS Avg AGI$79,347

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.3%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,954
County GDP$31,739M

Business (County)

Restaurants801
Healthcare1,107
Retail1,187
Manufacturing349

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,213
106% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.16%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.9 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Mertztown is $173,300, 39% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,150 (1% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$173,300
39% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,150
1% below US avg
Rent Burden27.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.5%
Housing Units229
Median Year Built1943

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,213
106% above US avg
Effective Rate4.16%
Mertztown 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 is 48.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.7 inches
28% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation537 ft (164 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density600/sq mi
Coordinates40.5017°N, 75.6646°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42077
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.7-point margin. 94.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.1%
D 50.7%

Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.0%
47% below US avg
High School+89.6%
Graduate Degree+9.2%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density600/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.6%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities1,107
Restaurants801
Retail Stores1,187

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)27

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.9 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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