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Mount Gretna Heights, PA

Pennsylvania · Lebanon County · Metropolitan Area

Mount Gretna Heights is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 246. Residents earn $115,625 per year, which is 54% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
246 Population 1,295/sq mi density
$115,625 Median Income $41,000 per capita
$362,000 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$115,625 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$362,000 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $115,625
54% higher than US avg
Home Value $362,000
28% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 63.2%
88% higher than US avg
Unemployment 7.5%
108% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.0%
84% lower than US avg

How Mount Gretna Heights Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population246
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density1,295/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans13.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$115,625
Per Capita$41,000
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$8,097M
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$362,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units256
Rent Burden29.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation683 ft (208 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+63.2%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute33 min
Broadband83.0%
Libraries6

Is Mount Gretna Heights a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mount Gretna Heights receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Mount Gretna Heights stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mount Gretna Heights is $115,625, which is significantly higher than the national average — 54% above $75,149. This places Mount Gretna Heights among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mount Gretna Heights is $362,000, 28% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Mount Gretna Heights is a highly educated community — 63.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Mount Gretna Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches, including 24.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Mount Gretna Heights has a population of 246 with a density of 1,295 people per square mile. The median age is 35.6 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

246
Total Population
1,295
People / sq mi
35.6yrs
Median Age
8% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.3%
Female 46.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Gretna Heights vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.9%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.1%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mount Gretna Heights vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mount Gretna Heights is $115,625, which is 54% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Mount Gretna Heights vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$115,625
54% above US avg
Per Capita Income$41,000
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
IRS Avg AGI$71,749

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.0%
84% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,936
County GDP$8,097M

Business (County)

Restaurants232
Healthcare286
Retail413
Manufacturing200

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,794
66% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.60%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.9 min
Drive Alone57.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home43.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Gretna Heights is $362,000, 28% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$362,000
28% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$226
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio94.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.0%
Housing Units256
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,794
66% above US avg
Effective Rate1.60%
Mount Gretna Heights 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 is 46.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.4 inches
22% above US avg
Snowfall24.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation683 ft (208 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density1,295/sq mi
Coordinates40.2497°N, 76.4657°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLebanon County County
County FIPS42075
Mount Gretna Heights is located in Lebanon County County. It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 63.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 32-point margin. 83.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.5%
D 33.6%

Winner: Republican by 32 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+63.2%
88% above US avg
High School+96.2%
Graduate Degree+11.3%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,295/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi
CountyLebanon County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities286
Restaurants232
Retail Stores413

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.9 min
Drive Alone57.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home43.0%

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