At a Glance
Median Income
$61,544
$28,673 per capita
Home Value
$163,300
Zillow: $256,603
Median Rent
$940/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Mount Penn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Penn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Penn a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mount Penn residents earn a median household income of $61,544 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,673. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,917 business establishments, including 774 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Penn is $163,300 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,603. Median rent is $940/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
15.0% of adults in Mount Penn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Penn has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,236
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density7,893/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,544
Per Capita$28,673
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
A+
Home Value$163,300
Rent$940
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$256,603
Housing Units1,349
Rent Burden27.7%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation471 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute21 min
Broadband80.5%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Mount Penn was founded in 1800.
The median home in Mount Penn was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 774 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.