What are the schools like in Mifflinburg, PA?

Mifflinburg is served primarily by Mifflinburg Area SD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1.

What is the median household income in Mifflinburg?

The median household income in Mifflinburg, PA is $64,104 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

What is the weather like in Mifflinburg, PA?

Mifflinburg has an average high temperature of 36.1°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Mifflinburg, PA affordable or expensive?

Mifflinburg's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mifflinburg is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $173,000 and the median rent is $903 per month.

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

Mifflinburg has a violent crime rate of 145.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 553.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mifflinburg, PA a Good Place to Live?

Mifflinburg is a small town of 3,479 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $64,104 and a 3.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Mifflinburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

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

All Mifflinburg 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: 95.0

Mifflinburg's overall cost of living index is 95.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mifflinburg costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mifflinburg, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$173,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$903	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,104	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mifflinburg's violent crime rate is 145.8 per 100,000 residents — 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

145.8 /100k

Property Crime

553.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Mifflinburg is served primarily by Mifflinburg Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mifflinburg, PA	National Avg
School District	Mifflinburg Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mifflinburg sees average highs of 36.1°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 45.0 inches of annual precipitation and 28.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mifflinburg, PA
Average High — January	36.1°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	45.0"
Annual Snowfall	28.8"

Demographics

Metric	Mifflinburg, PA	National Avg
Population	3,479	—
Median Age	40.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.8%	22.2%
65 and over	21.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Vicksburg CDP (Union County), PA 3 mi Penns Creek, PA 4 mi New Berlin, PA 4 mi Hartleton, PA 6 mi Linntown, PA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Mifflinburg

Mifflinburg, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

17844

Mifflinburg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mifflinburg, PA affordable or expensive?

Mifflinburg's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mifflinburg roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $173,000 and median rent is $903/month.

What is the crime rate in Mifflinburg, PA?

Mifflinburg's violent crime rate is 145.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 553.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mifflinburg?

Public schools in Mifflinburg are operated by Mifflinburg Area SD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 23.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mifflinburg, PA a good place to live?

Mifflinburg, PA has a population of 3,479, a median household income of $64,104, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. 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 Mifflinburg?

Mifflinburg averages 36.1°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.0 inches with about 28.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mifflinburg?

Mifflinburg, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17844.

What is the population of Mifflinburg?

The population of Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania is 3,479 with a median age of 40.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mifflinburg?

Key numbers for living in Mifflinburg: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $173,000, median household income $64,104, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mifflinburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.