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Mount Gretna Heights, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lebanon County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
246 Population 1,295/sq mi density
$115,625 Median Income $41,000 per capita
$362,000 Home Value $392,443 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
24 Violent Crime/100K 24 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$115,625 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$362,000 home value, /mo rent
D
Safety
1.8 / 5.0
24 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Mount Gretna Heights, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$115,625
54% above
$41,000 per capita
Home Value
$362,000
28% above
Zillow: $392,443
Violent Crime
24/100K
94% below
24/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
63.2%
88% above
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
108% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Mount Gretna Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
154%
Home Value
128%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
188%
Unemployment
208%
Crime
6%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mount Gretna Heights a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mount Gretna Heights residents earn a median household income of $115,625 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,000. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Gretna Heights is $362,000 , 28% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $392,443. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Mount Gretna Heights reports 24 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 24/100K.

Education

63.2% of adults in Mount Gretna Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% above the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population246
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density1,295/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$115,625
Per Capita$41,000
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066

Housing

A+
Home Value$362,000
Rent
Ownership94.0%
Zillow$392,443
Housing Units256
Rent Burden29.0%

Crime

D
Violent24/100K
Property24/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,405/100K

Climate

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

Education

A+
Bachelor's+63.2%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute33 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Mount Gretna Heights was built in 1938.
43.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
2.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.