Pennsylvania
Mount Carmel is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 5,695. Residents earn $52,667 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mount Carmel receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes. Mount Carmel offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mount Carmel is $52,667, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. 11.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Mount Carmel is $74,700, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $796 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 1,158 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,058 per 100,000, 56% above the national average.
17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Mount Carmel experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches, including 33.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 95.1% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.9% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,667 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,065 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,041 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,391 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,961 |
| County GDP | $6,492M |
| Restaurants | 248 |
| Healthcare | 347 |
| Retail | 449 |
| Manufacturing | 163 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,393 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.22% |
| Commute Time | 23.9 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
| Census Median | $74,700 |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $61,203 |
| Median List Price | $59,900 |
| Median List Price | $59,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $25 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.4% |
| Price Drops | 29.2% |
| Inventory | 24 |
| Census Median Rent | $796 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,393 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.22% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Premature Death | 10,001/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 347 |
| Total Violent | 1,157.6/100K |
| 205% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 138.2/100K |
| Robbery | 51.8/100K |
| Assault | 967.5/100K |
| Total Property | 3,058.1/100K |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 881.1/100K |
| Theft | 2,125.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 51.8/100K |
| Arson | 34.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.0 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,091 ft (333 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,629/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7959°N, 76.4120°W |
| County FIPS | 42107 |
Winner: Republican by 42.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.2% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 8,629/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 347 |
| Restaurants | 248 |
| Retail Stores | 449 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 23.9 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |