Mifflintown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Juniata County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
800 Population 5,714/sq mi density
$49,662 Median Income $26,582 per capita
$123,700 Home Value $238,323 Zillow
$723 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$49,662 median income, 8.9% 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

Mifflintown, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,662
34% below
$26,582 per capita
Home Value
$123,700
56% below
Zillow: $238,323
Median Rent
$723/mo
38% below
22.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
65% below
72.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
147% above
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Mifflintown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
44%
Rent
62%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
247%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mifflintown a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mifflintown residents earn a median household income of $49,662 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,582. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% 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 Mifflintown is $123,700 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,323. Median rent is $723/month, with 22.3% 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

11.8% of adults in Mifflintown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 72.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mifflintown 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

Population800
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density5,714/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born15.8%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$49,662
Per Capita$26,582
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$1,025M
Avg Weekly Wage$907

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,700
Rent$723
Ownership42.2%
Zillow$238,323
Housing Units372
Rent Burden22.3%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death9,055/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation499 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+72.0%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Mifflintown was founded in 1790.
The median home in Mifflintown was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
15.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.