Mont Alto, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Franklin County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,531 Population 2,734/sq mi density
$74,722 Median Income $33,418 per capita
$188,000 Home Value $229,477 Zillow
$1,291 Median Rent 19.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$74,722 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$188,000 home value, $1,291/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Mont Alto, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,722
1% below
$33,418 per capita
Home Value
$188,000
33% below
Zillow: $229,477
Median Rent
$1,291/mo
11% above
19.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
54% below
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
139% above
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Mont Alto Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
99%
Home Value
67%
Rent
111%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
239%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mont Alto a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mont Alto residents earn a median household income of $74,722 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,418. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,466 business establishments, including 288 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mont Alto is $188,000 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,477. Median rent is $1,291/month, with 19.9% 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 1966.

Education

15.4% of adults in Mont Alto hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mont Alto has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population1,531
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density2,734/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans11.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$74,722
Per Capita$33,418
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$8,379M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068

Housing

A+
Home Value$188,000
Rent$1,291
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$229,477
Housing Units658
Rent Burden19.9%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death7,611/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation876 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Mont Alto was founded in 1762.
The median home in Mont Alto was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 288 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.