Mountain Top, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Luzerne County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
11,856 Population 789/sq mi density
$105,286 Median Income $44,446 per capita
$274,600 Home Value $341,634 Zillow
$843 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$105,286 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$274,600 home value, $843/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Mountain Top, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$105,286
40% above
$44,446 per capita
Home Value
$274,600
3% below
Zillow: $341,634
Median Rent
$843/mo
28% below
23.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.6%
32% above
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Mountain Top Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
140%
Home Value
97%
Rent
72%
Poverty
41%
Bachelor's
132%
Unemployment
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mountain Top a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mountain Top residents earn a median household income of $105,286 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,446. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,474 business establishments, including 769 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mountain Top is $274,600 , 3% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $341,634. Median rent is $843/month, with 23.0% 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 1981.

Education

44.6% of adults in Mountain Top hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% above the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mountain Top has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population11,856
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density789/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$105,286
Per Capita$44,446
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075

Housing

A+
Home Value$274,600
Rent$843
Ownership89.8%
Zillow$341,634
Housing Units4,455
Rent Burden23.0%

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
Elevation1,407 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.6%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+18.2%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Mountain Top was built in 1981.
16.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.