Pennsylvania
Mount Union is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,349. Residents earn $38,947 per year, which is 48% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mount Union receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Mount Union has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Mount Union is $38,947, 48% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 32.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Mount Union is $99,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $495 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Mount Union is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 83 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 952 per 100,000, 51% below the national average.
11.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Mount Union experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches, including 33.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $38,947 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,896 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $934 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,423 |
| Unemployment | 7.8% |
| 117% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 32.4% |
| 161% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,022 |
| County GDP | $1,677M |
| Restaurants | 81 |
| Healthcare | 120 |
| Retail | 135 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,873 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.91% |
| Commute Time | 34.1 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Census Median | $99,000 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $124,989 |
| Census Median Rent | $495 |
| 57% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 48.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,873 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.91% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,075/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 120 |
| Total Violent | 82.8/100K |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 41.4/100K |
| Assault | 41.4/100K |
| Total Property | 951.6/100K |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 124.1/100K |
| Theft | 786.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 41.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.5 inches |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 608 ft (185 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,025/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3841°N, 77.8815°W |
| County FIPS | 42061 |
Winner: Republican by 52.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.7% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,025/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 120 |
| Restaurants | 81 |
| Retail Stores | 135 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 34.1 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |