Montoursville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Montour County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
4,711 Population 1,298/sq mi density
$60,514 Median Income $37,953 per capita
$196,300 Home Value $291,851 Zillow
$944 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
65 Violent Crime/100K 1,466 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$60,514 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$196,300 home value, $944/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
65 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Montoursville, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,514
19% below
$37,953 per capita
Home Value
$196,300
30% below
Zillow: $291,851
Median Rent
$944/mo
19% below
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
65/100K
83% below
1,466/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.8%
12% below
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Montoursville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
70%
Rent
81%
Poverty
72%
Bachelor's
88%
Unemployment
142%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Montoursville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Montoursville residents earn a median household income of $60,514 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,953. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 490 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Montoursville is $196,300 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,851. Median rent is $944/month, with 27.5% 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 1958.

Safety & Crime

Montoursville reports 65 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,466/100K.

Education

29.8% of adults in Montoursville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Montoursville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,711
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density1,298/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,514
Per Capita$37,953
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$2,785M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,616

Housing

A+
Home Value$196,300
Rent$944
Ownership59.6%
Zillow$291,851
Housing Units2,224
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

F
Violent65/100K
Property1,466/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,811/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
Elevation530 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.8%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute15 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Montoursville was founded in 1820.
The median home in Montoursville was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Williamsport Regional (0 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.