At a Glance
Median Income
$43,523
$26,224 per capita
Home Value
$228,900
Zillow: $490,777
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
72.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
21.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
13.1% smoking rate
How Mount Lena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Lena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Lena 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 Lena residents earn a median household income of $43,523 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,224. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,704 business establishments, including 333 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Lena is $228,900 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $490,777. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
10.0% of adults in Mount Lena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
72.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Lena has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population380
Median Age55.1 yrs
Density304/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$43,523
Per Capita$26,224
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty21.6%
County GDP$9,961M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
Housing
B+
Home Value$228,900
Rent
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$490,777
Housing Units161
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain35.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation701 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+72.8%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute53 min
Broadband60.7%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Mount Lena was built in 1973.
21.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 333 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.