Living in Upper Mahantongo, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Upper Mahantongo · Census data 2020–2024
Upper Mahantongo has 550 residents with a median age of 45. The median household income is $64,063 (18% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $196,600, the median rent is $813/month.
Upper Mahantongo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Upper Mahantongo at a glance
- Population
- 550
- Median age
- 45State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $64,063State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $196,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $813/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 74.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.3%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Upper Mahantongo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Upper Mahantongo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Upper Mahantongo the median home value is $196,600, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $813 per month, which is 17.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,513 a month in housing costs.
Upper Mahantongo median household income
The median household income in Upper Mahantongo is $64,063 and the income per person is $34,166. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Upper Mahantongo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 272
- Owner-occupied
- 74.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.6%
- Vacant
- 12.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.31
Upper Mahantongo demographics
- Population
- 550
- Median age
- 45
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 25.1%
- Households
- 238
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Upper Mahantongo ›
Education in Upper Mahantongo
14.3% of adults 25 and older in Upper Mahantongo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Upper Mahantongo
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 86.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 69.3%
Upper Mahantongo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Mahantongo | 550 | $64,063 | $196,600 | $813 |
| Hubley | 891 | $71,932 | $174,700 | $852 |
| Upper Mahanoy | 769 | $76,806 | $200,000 | $1,083 |
| Klingerstown | 105 | $36,719 | $112,500 | $742 |
| Valley View | 1,487 | $77,273 | $162,600 | $843 |
| Williams | 1,178 | $78,182 | $152,000 | — |
| West Cameron | 557 | $75,000 | $204,800 | $850 |
| Hegins | 3,352 | $92,861 | $197,100 | $794 |
| Williamstown | 1,345 | $61,757 | $100,700 | $888 |
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What is the median household income in Upper Mahantongo, PA?
The median household income in Upper Mahantongo is $64,063, 18% 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 Upper Mahantongo?
The median home value in Upper Mahantongo is $196,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Upper Mahantongo?
The median gross rent in Upper Mahantongo is $813 per month, about 17.5% of household income.
Is Upper Mahantongo, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Upper Mahantongo?
The median age in Upper Mahantongo is 45 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Upper Mahantongo?
The average commute to work in Upper Mahantongo is 30 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Upper Mahantongo?
The unemployment rate in Upper Mahantongo is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Upper Mahantongo?
14.3% of adults in Upper Mahantongo 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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