At a Glance
Median Income
$79,375
$34,686 per capita
Home Value
$326,500
Zillow: $308,288
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
72.9% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Mount Aetna Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Aetna's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Aetna 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
Mount Aetna residents earn a median household income of $79,375 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,686. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,936 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Aetna is $326,500 , 16% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $308,288. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
9.9% of adults in Mount Aetna hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
72.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Aetna has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population509
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density1,018/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$79,375
Per Capita$34,686
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$8,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A
Home Value$326,500
Rent
Ownership89.8%
Zillow$308,288
Housing Units187
Rent Burden35.5%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,405/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain48.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation606 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+72.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Mount Aetna was founded in 1810.
The median home in Mount Aetna was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.