Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Mountain Top is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 11,856. Residents earn $105,286 per year, which is 40% above the national average.
Based on current data, Mountain Top receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Mountain Top stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Mountain Top is $105,286, which is significantly higher than the national average — 40% above $75,149. This places Mountain Top among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Mountain Top is $274,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $843 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 44.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Mountain Top experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 92.1% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.9% |
| 41% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $105,286 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,446 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,075 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,726 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,474 |
| County GDP | $20,580M |
| Restaurants | 769 |
| Healthcare | 993 |
| Retail | 1,145 |
| Manufacturing | 299 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,079 |
| 74% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.21% |
| Commute Time | 26.0 min |
| Work from Home | 16.5% |
| Census Median | $274,600 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $317,634 |
| Median List Price | $307,450 |
| Median List Price | $307,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $158 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.3% |
| Price Drops | 21.4% |
| Inventory | 14 |
| Census Median Rent | $843 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,079 |
| 74% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.21% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,192/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 993 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.8 inches |
| 29% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,407 ft (429 m) |
| Area | 15.0 sq mi (38.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 789/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1353°N, 75.9044°W |
| County FIPS | 42079 |
Winner: Republican by 19.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 44.6% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 789/sq mi |
| Total Area | 15.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 993 |
| Restaurants | 769 |
| Retail Stores | 1,145 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Avg Commute | 26.0 min |
| Work from Home | 16.5% |