Mount Penn, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan · City

3.7 Good / 5.0
3,236 Population
$61,544 Median Income
$163,300 Home Value
$940 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
36.0 yrs Median Age
15.0% Bachelor's Degree+
3.7
Overall
4.0
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.2
Education

People

Population3,236
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density7,893/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 58.8%

Economy

4.0/5
Median Income$61,544
Per Capita Income$28,673
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty Rate9.0%
County GDP$26,580M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$163,300
Median Rent$940
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,225

Health

ObesityN/A
DiabetesN/A
DepressionN/A
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Jan / Jul31° / 76°
Rain45 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 40 (Good)

Education

2.2/5
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+90.6%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.95
Libraries (County)25

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute21 min
Work From Home10.8%
BroadbandN/A

How Mount Penn Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$61,544
Home Value$163,300
Median Rent$940
Poverty Rate9.0%
Bachelor's Degree+15.0%
Unemployment0.0%
Avg Temperature53.7°F

Population & Age

Total Population3,236
Population Density7,893 per sq mi
Median Age36.0 years
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

White 58.8% Black 7.5% Other 33.7%
White58.8%
Black or African American7.5%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races33.7%

Language

English Only86.4%
Spanish Speakers13.6%
English 86.4% Spanish 13.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability13.4%
Health Insurance90.3%

Income

18% below avg
Median Household Income$61,544
Per Capita Income$28,673
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,223
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$73,856

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.0%
Poverty Rate9.0%
Total Establishments (County)8,917
County GDP$26,580M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation774
Healthcare Facilities964
Retail Stores1,095
Manufacturing461
Total Establishments8,917

Industry Mix

Restaurants 774 Healthcare 964 Retail 1,095 Manufacturing 461

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$73,856
Avg Property Tax Paid$7,380

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time20.6 min
Work From Home10.8%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

42% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$163,300

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$212,000
Price Per Sq Ft$158
Homes Sold (month)4
Sale-to-List Ratio96.3%
Price Drops50.0%
Active Inventory6

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied63.3%

Rental Costs

19% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$940

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$7,380
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.52%

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage90.3%
Premature Death Rate7,368 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.5 / 10
Exercise Access86.2%
Healthcare Facilities (County)964
Restaurants (County)774

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)46

Temperature

31°F Jan 76°F Jul
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Average53.7°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation45.2 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median40.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation471 ft (144 m)
Land Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density7,893 per sq mi
Latitude40.3286°
Longitude-75.8897°
County FIPS42011

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.6%
D 43.4%

Republican +12.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.0%
High School+90.6%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.95

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density7,893 per sq mi
Land Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)25

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)46

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