What are the schools like in McElhattan, PA?

School district data for McElhattan is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in McElhattan?

The median household income in McElhattan, PA is $57,321 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in McElhattan, PA?

McElhattan has an average high temperature of 34.9°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.6 inches.

McElhattan, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is McElhattan, PA affordable or expensive?

McElhattan's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means McElhattan is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $204,300 and the median rent is $964 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in McElhattan, PA?

McElhattan has a violent crime rate of 85.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 434.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is McElhattan, PA a Good Place to Live?

McElhattan is a small town of 959 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $57,321 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: McElhattan stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether McElhattan is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All McElhattan city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.4

McElhattan's overall cost of living index is 96.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in McElhattan costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	McElhattan, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$204,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$964	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,321	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

McElhattan's violent crime rate is 85.4 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

85.4 /100k

Property Crime

434.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	McElhattan, PA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

McElhattan sees average highs of 34.9°F in January and 84.8°F in July, with 41.7 inches of annual precipitation and 29.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	McElhattan, PA
Average High — January	34.9°F
Average High — July	84.8°F
Annual Precipitation	41.7"
Annual Snowfall	29.6"

Demographics

Metric	McElhattan, PA	National Avg
Population	959	—
Median Age	45.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	13.9%	22.2%
65 and over	25.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Woolrich, PA 2 mi Avis, PA 3 mi Dunnstown, PA 4 mi Castanea, PA 5 mi Lock Haven, PA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in McElhattan

McElhattan, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

17748

McElhattan vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is McElhattan, PA affordable or expensive?

McElhattan's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes McElhattan roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $204,300 and median rent is $964/month.

What is the crime rate in McElhattan, PA?

McElhattan's violent crime rate is 85.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 434.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in McElhattan?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is McElhattan, PA a good place to live?

McElhattan, PA has a population of 959, a median household income of $57,321, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in McElhattan?

McElhattan averages 34.9°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.7 inches with about 29.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in McElhattan?

McElhattan, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17748.

What is the population of McElhattan?

The population of McElhattan, Pennsylvania is 959 with a median age of 45.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in McElhattan?

Key numbers for living in McElhattan: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $204,300, median household income $57,321, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare McElhattan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.