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Millheim, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Millheim is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 693. Residents earn $65,833 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
693 Population 521/sq mi density
$65,833 Median Income $38,145 per capita
$219,200 Home Value $230,948 Zillow
$929 Median Rent 17.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$65,833 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$219,200 home value, $929/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,833
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $219,200
22% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.8%
3% lower than US avg
Median Rent $929
20% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.6%
0% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.0%
68% lower than US avg

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

People

Population693
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density521/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,833
Per Capita$38,145
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$11,249M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$219,200
Rent$929
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$230,948
Housing Units350
Rent Burden17.9%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,111 ft (339 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.8%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute27 min
Broadband81.6%
Libraries5

Is Millheim a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Millheim receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Millheim stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Millheim is $65,833, 12% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Millheim is $219,200, 22% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $929 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Millheim 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.

Millheim has a population of 693 with a density of 521 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 (94.8%).

Population

693
Total Population
521
People / sq mi
43.7yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Millheim vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.4%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.6%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Millheim vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Millheim is $65,833, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Millheim vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,833
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,145
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208
IRS Avg AGI$84,665

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.0%
68% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,610
County GDP$11,249M

Business (County)

Restaurants342
Healthcare404
Retail407
Manufacturing161

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,489
85% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.96%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.4 min
Drive Alone78.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Millheim is $219,200, 22% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $929 (20% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $230,948.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$219,200
22% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$230,948

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$929
20% below US avg
Rent Burden17.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.2%
Housing Units350
Median Year Built1952

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,489
85% above US avg
Effective Rate2.96%
Millheim 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

Elevation1,111 ft (339 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density521/sq mi
Coordinates40.8936°N, 77.4765°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42027
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.8-point margin. 81.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.1%
D 50.9%

Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.8%
3% below US avg
High School+97.5%
Graduate Degree+9.2%
School Test Score5.95
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density521/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.6%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities404
Restaurants342
Retail Stores407

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.4 min
Drive Alone78.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.1%

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