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Mocanaqua is a small town of 612 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $56,719
and a 5.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mocanaqua stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Mocanaqua is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mocanaqua 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: 93.0
Mocanaqua's overall cost of living index is 93.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mocanaqua costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mocanaqua, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$90,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$977
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,719
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Mocanaqua's violent crime rate is 135.5 per 100,000 residents
— 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
135.5 /100k
Property Crime
516.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Mocanaqua is served primarily by Northwest Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mocanaqua, PA
National Avg
School District
Northwest Area SD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mocanaqua sees average highs of 32.8°F in January
and 80.3°F in July,
with 47.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 35.6 inches of snow per year.
Mocanaqua's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mocanaqua roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $90,800 and median rent is $977/month.
Mocanaqua's violent crime rate is 135.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 516.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mocanaqua are operated by Northwest Area SD.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 7.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mocanaqua, PA has a population of 612, a median household income of $56,719, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Mocanaqua averages 32.8°F in January and 80.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.5 inches
with about 35.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mocanaqua, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18655.
The population of Mocanaqua, Pennsylvania is 612 with a median age of 41.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mocanaqua: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $90,800, median household income $56,719, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mocanaqua side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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