At a Glance
Median Income
$108,125
$64,256 per capita
Home Value
$373,500
Zillow: $392,443
Violent Crime
24/100K
24/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.6%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Mount Gretna Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Gretna's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Gretna a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mount Gretna residents earn a median household income of $108,125 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,256. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% 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 is $373,500 , 32% 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 reports 24 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 24/100K.
Education
57.6% of adults in Mount Gretna hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Gretna 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
Population197
Median Age65.8 yrs
Density1,407/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,125
Per Capita$64,256
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$8,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$373,500
Rent
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$392,443
Housing Units187
Rent Burden25.5%
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)
Elevation713 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.6%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+18.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Mount Gretna was founded in 1889.
The median home in Mount Gretna was built in 1938.
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.
14.7% 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.
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