Mexico, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Juniata County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
411 Population 377/sq mi density
$49,476 Median Income $35,258 per capita
$171,100 Home Value $225,021 Zillow
$1,143 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$49,476 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$171,100 home value, $1,143/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Mexico, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,476
34% below
$35,258 per capita
Home Value
$171,100
39% below
Zillow: $225,021
Median Rent
$1,143/mo
2% below
30.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
51% below
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Mexico Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
61%
Rent
98%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mexico a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mexico residents earn a median household income of $49,476 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,258. 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 Mexico is $171,100 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,021. Median rent is $1,143/month, with 30.3% 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 1957.

Education

16.6% of adults in Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mexico 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

Population411
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density377/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$49,476
Per Capita$35,258
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,025M
Avg Weekly Wage$907

Housing

A+
Home Value$171,100
Rent$1,143
Ownership65.2%
Zillow$225,021
Housing Units235
Rent Burden30.3%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death9,055/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation443 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute30 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Mexico was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.