Mount Carmel, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Schuylkill County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,695 Population 8,629/sq mi density
$52,667 Median Income $27,065 per capita
$74,700 Home Value $63,242 Zillow
$796 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
214 Violent Crime/100K 1,035 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,667 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,700 home value, $796/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
214 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Mount Carmel, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,667
30% below
$27,065 per capita
Home Value
$74,700
74% below
Zillow: $63,242
Median Rent
$796/mo
32% below
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
214/100K
44% below
1,035/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
49% below
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Mount Carmel Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
26%
Rent
68%
Poverty
96%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
142%
Crime
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mount Carmel a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mount Carmel residents earn a median household income of $52,667 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,065. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mount Carmel is $74,700 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $63,242. Median rent is $796/month, with 25.8% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Mount Carmel reports 214 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,035/100K.

Education

17.2% of adults in Mount Carmel hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mount Carmel has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,695
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density8,629/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,667
Per Capita$27,065
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,700
Rent$796
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$63,242
Housing Units3,163
Rent Burden25.8%

Crime

F
Violent214/100K
Property1,035/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation1,091 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

Mount Carmel was founded in 1770.
The median home in Mount Carmel was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.