Mill Creek, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Huntingdon County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
290 Population 967/sq mi density
$45,000 Median Income $25,787 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $174,350 Zillow
$817 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$45,000 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $817/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Mill Creek, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,000
40% below
$25,787 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
60% below
Zillow: $174,350
Median Rent
$817/mo
30% below
25.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.6%
89% below
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Mill Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
40%
Rent
70%
Poverty
78%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mill Creek 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

Mill Creek residents earn a median household income of $45,000 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,787. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,022 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mill Creek is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,350. Median rent is $817/month, with 25.5% 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 1951.

Education

3.6% of adults in Mill Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mill Creek 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 40.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population290
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density967/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,000
Per Capita$25,787
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$1,677M
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent$817
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$174,350
Housing Units123
Rent Burden25.5%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death8,075/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
Elevation640 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute32 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Mill Creek was founded in 1848.
The median home in Mill Creek was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.