At a Glance
Median Income
$83,214
$33,877 per capita
Home Value
$192,600
Zillow: $327,400
Median Rent
$1,536/mo
41.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Wolf 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 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 5.5% (53% 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 $327,400. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population1,021
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density1,963/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,214
Per Capita$33,877
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$39,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
Housing
A+
Home Value$192,600
Rent$1,536
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$327,400
Housing Units552
Rent Burden41.3%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death6,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain44.3 in/yr
AQI50 (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.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.