At a Glance
Median Income
$88,924
$40,481 per capita
Home Value
$252,000
Zillow: $238,551
Violent Crime
64/100K
1,475/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Mountainhome Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mountainhome's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mountainhome a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mountainhome residents earn a median household income of $88,924 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,481. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,684 business establishments, including 423 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mountainhome is $252,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,551. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Mountainhome reports 64 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,475/100K.
Education
14.0% of adults in Mountainhome hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mountainhome has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population880
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density463/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,924
Per Capita$40,481
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030
Housing
A+
Home Value$252,000
Rent
Ownership89.6%
Zillow$238,551
Housing Units430
Rent Burden32.7%
Crime
F
Violent64/100K
Property1,475/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,567/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,239 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute32 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Mountainhome was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Pocono Mountains Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 423 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.