Mount Royal, PA — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $81,653

9% higher than US avg

Home Value $191,100

32% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 9.1%

73% lower than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 3.4%

73% lower than US avg

How Mount Royal Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population323

Median Age36.6 yrs

Density363/mi²

Male / Female59% / 41%

Largest GroupWhite 97%

Veterans5.3%

Economy

A+

Median Income$81,653

Per Capita$40,676

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty3.4%

County GDP$28,909M

Commute29 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$191,100

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Rent Burden27.1%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)

AQI40 (Good)

Rain41.0 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation447 ft (136 m)

Education

Bachelor's+9.1%

High School+100.0%

School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%

Commute29 min

Broadband76.7%

Libraries10

Is Mount Royal a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mount Royal receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Mount Royal offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mount Royal is $81,653, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mount Royal is $191,100, 32% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Mount Royal experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Mount Royal has a population of 323 with a density of 363 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age is 36.6 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 40.6% female and 59.4% male. The city is predominantly White (96.6%). 5.3% of the population are veterans.

Population

323

Total Population

363

People / sq mi

36.6yrs

Median Age

6% below US avg

0.9mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 59.4%

Female 40.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Royal vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages	100%

Social Characteristics

Mount Royal vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mount Royal is $81,653, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,676. The average weekly wage is $1,308. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 7,552 business establishments, including 716 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.6, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes. 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Mount Royal vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$81,653
	9% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$40,676
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,308
IRS Avg AGI	$74,173

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	3.4%
	73% below US avg
Establishments (County)	7,552
County GDP	$28,909M

Business (County)

Restaurants	716
Healthcare	979
Retail	898
Manufacturing	194

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$6,206
	77% above US avg
Cost of Living	97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	3.25%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	28.8 min
Drive Alone	74.5%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Royal is $191,100, 32% below the national median of $281,900. Fair market rent ranges from $996 for a one-bedroom to $1,225 for a two-bedroom apartment. The average annual property tax is $6,206 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 27.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$191,100
	32% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	27.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	86.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$6,206
	77% above US avg
Effective Rate	3.25%

Mount Royal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 447 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	55.2°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	41.0 inches
	8% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	447 ft (136 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density	363/sq mi
Coordinates	40.0380°N, 76.8870°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Dauphin County County
County FIPS	42043

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	3.0 in
February	31°F (-0°C)	2.8 in	Coldest, Driest
March	40°F (5°C)	3.5 in
April	51°F (10°C)	3.5 in
May	61°F (16°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
June	69°F (21°C)	4.1 in
July	78°F (25°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	3.3 in
September	65°F (19°C)	4.0 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.2 in
November	44°F (7°C)	3.5 in
December	34°F (1°C)	3.3 in

Mount Royal has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F — from 31°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.8").

Mount Royal is located in Dauphin County. It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 9.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 73% below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 52.4% of the vote, a 5.9-point margin. 76.7% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). There are 10 public libraries serving the community. 979 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 74.5% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 46.5%

D 52.4%

Winner: Democrat by 5.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	9.1%
	73% below US avg
High School+	100.0%
School Test Score	5.95

D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2	Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density	363/sq mi
Total Area	0.9 sq mi
County	Dauphin County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	76.7%
Public Libraries	10
Healthcare Facilities	979
Restaurants	716
Retail Stores	898

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	26

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	28.8 min
Drive Alone	74.5%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Royal

What is the population of Mount Royal?

Mount Royal has a population of 323 residents and is located in Pennsylvania. The population density is 363 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 40.6% female and 59.4% male.

Is Mount Royal expensive to live in?

Mount Royal has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 97.6 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $81,653, 9% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $191,100 (32% below the U.S. median). The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Mount Royal?

Mount Royal has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in Mount Royal?

The job market in Mount Royal is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.0% — well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,308. There are 7,552 business establishments in the area, including 716 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 29 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Mount Royal?

The median home value in Mount Royal is $191,100. The average annual property tax is $6,206.

How are the schools in Mount Royal?

Schools in Mount Royal score 5.9 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 9.1% of adults in Mount Royal hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school.

What is transportation like in Mount Royal?

The average commute in Mount Royal is 29 minutes. 74.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Mount Royal?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Royal is 96.6% White. 5.3% of the population are military veterans.

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