Cost of Living in Mountville, PA

Population 3,006 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

87
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Mountville sits on the smaller end of the Pennsylvania city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.0% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Mountville is about 50 miles north of Baltimore, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 21% higher than Baltimore's $219,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 87
Rent 87

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Mountville

The median home value in Mountville is $265,100 — 13% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,143/month, 13% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $92,917/year is 25% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.0%, below the national average of 4.8%. Pennsylvania's top state income tax rate is 3.1% and the combined sales tax is 6.3%. The climate averages highs of 63.8°F and lows of 42.8°F. Overall, Mountville has a cost of living index of 87 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 13% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$265,100
13% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$143,884
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,143/mo
13% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.3x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$779
1 BR
$871
2 BR
$1,065
3 BR
$1,337
4 BR
$1,547
Owner-occupied 82.8%
Renter-occupied 17.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,143
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,757/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
28.1 min
4% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.8%
Carpooled
5.0%
Public transit
0.4%
Walked
2.0%
Work from home
11.8%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 3.1%
Total Sales Tax 6.3%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.3%
Property Tax 1.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$92,917
25% above avg
Per Capita Income
$45,930
Unemployment Rate
2.0%
58% below avg
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.3%
Graduate degree 9.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.5
Male median age 38.7
Female median age 48.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.8°F
Avg Low
42.8°F
Annual Precip
42.1"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404252647482868578665444
Low °F 222331405060656356443427
Precip" 2.592.203.333.343.444.784.203.524.693.783.063.13

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 58 — Moderate
29.6%
Good air days/yr
321
Max AQI recorded
304
PM2.5 days
61
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Mountville, PA?

Mountville has a cost index of 87 (100 = national average). It is 13% below the national average.

What is average rent in Mountville, PA?

The median gross rent in Mountville is $1,143 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Mountville?

The median home value in Mountville is $265,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Mountville?

The median household income in Mountville is $92,917 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Mountville, PA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Mountville is 6.3%. The Pennsylvania state income tax top rate is 3.1%.

Is Mountville, PA affordable?

Yes, Mountville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 87 — about 13% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Mountville?

Mountville has average high temperatures of 63.8°F and average lows of 42.8°F. Annual precipitation is 42.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Mountville at a Glance

Population
3,006
Median Income
$92,917
Home Value
$265,100
Median Rent
$1,143/mo
Unemployment
2.0%
Avg High Temp
63.8°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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