Living in Mapleton, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mapleton · Census data 2020–2024
Mapleton has 398 residents with a median age of 36.6. The median household income is $71,250 (9% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $90,000, the median rent is $775/month.
Mapleton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mapleton at a glance
- Population
- 398
- Median age
- 36.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $71,250State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $90,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Mapleton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 8.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Mapleton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mapleton the median home value is $90,000, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,054 a month in housing costs.
Mapleton median household income
The median household income in Mapleton is $71,250 and the income per person is $26,327. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Mapleton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 181
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.9%
- Vacant
- 13.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1943
- Average household size
- 2.55
Mapleton demographics
- Population
- 398
- Median age
- 36.6
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 9%
- Households
- 156
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mapleton ›
Education in Mapleton
6.5% of adults 25 and older in Mapleton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mapleton
- Unemployment rate
- 8.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 74.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.1%
Mapleton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapleton | 398 | $71,250 | $90,000 | $775 |
| Union | 919 | $56,563 | $164,700 | $839 |
| Cedar Crest | 111 | $27,321 | $113,500 | — |
| Mill Creek | 319 | $48,750 | $121,900 | $739 |
| Mount Union | 2,328 | $40,625 | $98,200 | $482 |
| Allenport | 719 | $116,250 | $151,500 | — |
| Kistler | 279 | $61,250 | $98,000 | $886 |
| Juniata | 411 | $72,188 | $288,200 | $715 |
| Newton Hamilton | 229 | $68,125 | $61,000 | $1,045 |
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What is the median household income in Mapleton, PA?
The median household income in Mapleton is $71,250, 9% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Mapleton?
The median home value in Mapleton is $90,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Mapleton?
The median gross rent in Mapleton is $775 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Mapleton, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.4%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 8.4%.
What is the median age in Mapleton?
The median age in Mapleton is 36.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Mapleton?
The average commute to work in Mapleton is 29 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mapleton?
The unemployment rate in Mapleton is 8.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mapleton?
6.5% of adults in Mapleton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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