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Mount Wolf, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lancaster County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,021 Population 1,963/sq mi density
$83,214 Median Income $33,877 per capita
$192,600 Home Value $315,391 Zillow
$1,536 Median Rent 41.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
883 Violent Crime/100K 3,285 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$83,214 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,600 home value, $1,536/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
883 violent crimes/100K (132% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Mount Wolf, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,214
11% above
$33,877 per capita
Home Value
$192,600
32% below
Zillow: $315,391
Median Rent
$1,536/mo
32% above
41.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
883/100K
132% above
3,285/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
58% below
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Mount Wolf Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mount Wolf's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
111%
Home Value
68%
Rent
132%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
103%
Crime
232%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mount Wolf a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mount Wolf residents earn a median household income of $83,214 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,877. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,605 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mount Wolf is $192,600 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $315,391. Median rent is $1,536/month, with 41.3% 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 1947.

Safety & Crime

Mount Wolf reports 883 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 132% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,285/100K.

Education

14.1% of adults in Mount Wolf hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mount Wolf has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,021
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density1,963/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$83,214
Per Capita$33,877
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$39,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153

Housing

A+
Home Value$192,600
Rent$1,536
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$315,391
Housing Units552
Rent Burden41.3%

Crime

F
Violent883/100K
Property3,285/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death6,922/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation416 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute26 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17

Did You Know?

Mount Wolf was founded in 1867.
The median home in Mount Wolf was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.