Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Mount Joy is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 8,310. Residents earn $84,514 per year, which is 12% above the national average.
Based on current data, Mount Joy receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Mount Joy offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mount Joy is $84,514, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Mount Joy is $241,300, 14% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Mount Joy is below the national average at 361 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,283 per 100,000, 35% below the national average.
28.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Mount Joy experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches, including 29.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 90.1% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.9% |
| 26% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $84,514 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,905 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,153 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,509 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 14,605 |
| County GDP | $39,951M |
| Restaurants | 1,139 |
| Healthcare | 1,279 |
| Retail | 1,900 |
| Manufacturing | 1,012 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,335 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.63% |
| Commute Time | 25.3 min |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |
| Census Median | $241,300 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $350,000 |
| Median List Price | $350,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $189 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 103.4% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,070 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,658 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,335 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.63% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,922/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,279 |
| Total Violent | 361.2/100K |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 49.8/100K |
| Assault | 311.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,283.0/100K |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 137.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,083.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 62.3/100K |
| Arson | 24.9/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 52 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.2 inches |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 29.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 388 ft (118 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,448/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1106°N, 76.5057°W |
| County FIPS | 42071 |
Winner: Republican by 16 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.9% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,448/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,279 |
| Restaurants | 1,139 |
| Retail Stores | 1,900 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 52 |
| Avg Commute | 25.3 min |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |