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Mifflintown, PA

Pennsylvania

Mifflintown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 800. Residents earn $49,662 per year, which is 34% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
800 Population 5,714/sq mi density
$49,662 Median Income $26,582 per capita
$123,700 Home Value $232,666 Zillow
$723 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$49,662 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,700 home value, $723/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,662
34% lower than US avg
Home Value $123,700
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.8%
65% lower than US avg
Median Rent $723
38% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.4%
50% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.7%
54% lower than US avg

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

People

Population800
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density5,714/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 72%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,662
Per Capita$26,582
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$1,025M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,700
Rent$723
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$232,666
Housing Units372
Rent Burden22.3%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation499 ft (152 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+72.0%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Is Mifflintown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mifflintown receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Mifflintown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mifflintown is $49,662, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mifflintown is $123,700, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $723 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 72.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Mifflintown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches, including 35.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Mifflintown has a population of 800 with a density of 5,714 people per square mile. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (72.4%).

Population

800
Total Population
5,714
People / sq mi
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.4%
Female 42.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Mifflintown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only65.3%
17% below US avg
Spanish34.7%
159% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Mifflintown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mifflintown is $49,662, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Mifflintown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,662
34% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,582
Avg Weekly Wage$907
IRS Avg AGI$63,419

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.4%
50% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.7%
54% below US avg
Establishments (County)581
County GDP$1,025M

Business (County)

Restaurants32
Healthcare36
Retail67
Manufacturing69

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,118
18% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.33%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.1 min
Drive Alone73.7%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home9.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Mifflintown is $123,700, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $723 (38% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $232,666.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$123,700
56% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$232,666

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$723
38% below US avg
Rent Burden22.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied42.2%
Housing Units372
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,118
18% above US avg
Effective Rate3.33%
Mifflintown has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.4 inches
12% above US avg
Snowfall35.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density5,714/sq mi
Coordinates40.5712°N, 77.3951°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42067
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 61.4-point margin. 85.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 80.3%
D 18.9%

Winner: Republican by 61.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.8%
65% below US avg
High School+72.0%
Graduate Degree+6.4%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density5,714/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.0%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities36
Restaurants32
Retail Stores67

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.1 min
Drive Alone73.7%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home9.0%

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