Milroy, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mifflin County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,393 Population 1,379/sq mi density
$71,366 Median Income $29,425 per capita
$110,100 Home Value $194,798 Zillow
$686 Median Rent 29.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$71,366 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,100 home value, $686/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Milroy, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,366
5% below
$29,425 per capita
Home Value
$110,100
61% below
Zillow: $194,798
Median Rent
$686/mo
41% below
29.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
36% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
23.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Milroy Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
39%
Rent
59%
Poverty
190%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Milroy 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

Milroy residents earn a median household income of $71,366 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,425. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,093 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Milroy is $110,100 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,798. Median rent is $686/month, with 29.9% 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 1960.

Education

21.6% of adults in Milroy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Milroy 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

Population1,393
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density1,379/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$71,366
Per Capita$29,425
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty23.5%
County GDP$2,340M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,100
Rent$686
Ownership86.7%
Zillow$194,798
Housing Units817
Rent Burden29.9%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death9,940/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation824 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute29 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Milroy was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.