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Mountainhome, PA

Pennsylvania · Monroe County

Mountainhome is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 880. Residents earn $88,924 per year, which is 18% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
880 Population 463/sq mi density
$88,924 Median Income $40,481 per capita
$252,000 Home Value
46°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$88,924 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$252,000 home value
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $88,924
18% higher than US avg
Home Value $252,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.0%
58% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.9%
52% lower than US avg

How Mountainhome Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population880
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density463/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 68%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,924
Per Capita$40,481
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$9,563M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$252,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units430
Rent Burden32.7%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain50.2 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation1,239 ft (378 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute32 min
Broadband94.5%
Libraries8

Is Mountainhome a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mountainhome receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Mountainhome offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mountainhome is $88,924, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mountainhome is $252,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Mountainhome experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Mountainhome has a population of 880 with a density of 463 people per square mile. The median age is 45.5 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (68%), with 1.6% Hispanic.

Population

880
Total Population
463
People / sq mi
45.5yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58%
Female 42%

Race & Ethnicity

Mountainhome vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only69.2%
12% below US avg
Spanish30.8%
130% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Mountainhome vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mountainhome is $88,924, which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Mountainhome vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$88,924
18% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,481
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030
IRS Avg AGI$67,833

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.9%
52% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,684
County GDP$9,563M

Business (County)

Restaurants423
Healthcare351
Retail594
Manufacturing111

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,766
93% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.68%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.0 min
Drive Alone81.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Mountainhome is $252,000, 11% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$252,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$197
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio92.8%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Rent Burden32.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.6%
Housing Units430
Median Year Built1981

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,766
93% above US avg
Effective Rate2.68%
Mountainhome has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.2 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.2 inches
32% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,239 ft (378 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density463/sq mi
Coordinates41.1779°N, 75.2633°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMonroe County County
County FIPS42089
Mountainhome is located in Monroe County County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 14.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 0.8-point margin. 94.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.9%
D 49.1%

Winner: Republican by 0.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.0%
58% below US avg
High School+99.0%
Graduate Degree+9.5%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density463/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi
CountyMonroe County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.5%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities351
Restaurants423
Retail Stores594

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.0 min
Drive Alone81.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.5%

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