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Mount Union, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Huntingdon County County
Mount Union, PA
At a Glance
How Mount Union Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Union's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mount Union a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mount Union residents earn a median household income of $38,947 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,896. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,022 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Union is $99,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,989. Median rent is $495/month, with 24.9% 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 1953.
Safety & Crime
Mount Union reports 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 952/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.7% of adults in Mount Union hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Union has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.