What are the schools like in Montoursville, PA?

Montoursville is served primarily by Montoursville Area SD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

What is the median household income in Montoursville?

The median household income in Montoursville, PA is $63,899 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Montoursville, PA?

Montoursville has an average high temperature of 35.3°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 35.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Montoursville, PA affordable or expensive?

Montoursville's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Montoursville is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $187,600 and the median rent is $859 per month.

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

Montoursville has a violent crime rate of 64.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1465.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Montoursville, PA a Good Place to Live?

Montoursville is a small town of 4,724 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $63,899 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Montoursville 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 Montoursville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Montoursville 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

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

Metric	Montoursville, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$187,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$859	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,899	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Montoursville's violent crime rate is 64.7 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

64.7 /100k

Property Crime

1465.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Montoursville is served primarily by Montoursville Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Montoursville, PA	National Avg
School District	Montoursville Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Montoursville sees average highs of 35.3°F in January and 84.8°F in July, with 43.5 inches of annual precipitation and 35.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Montoursville, PA
Average High — January	35.3°F
Average High — July	84.8°F
Annual Precipitation	43.5"
Annual Snowfall	35.8"

Demographics

Metric	Montoursville, PA	National Avg
Population	4,724	—
Median Age	44.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.1%	22.2%
65 and over	21.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kenmar, PA 2 mi Faxon, PA 3 mi South Williamsport, PA 5 mi Montgomery, PA 6 mi Williamsport, PA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Montoursville

Montoursville, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

17754

Montoursville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montoursville, PA affordable or expensive?

Montoursville's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Montoursville roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $187,600 and median rent is $859/month.

What is the crime rate in Montoursville, PA?

Montoursville's violent crime rate is 64.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1465.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Montoursville?

Public schools in Montoursville are operated by Montoursville Area SD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 33.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Montoursville, PA a good place to live?

Montoursville, PA has a population of 4,724, a median household income of $63,899, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. 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 Montoursville?

Montoursville averages 35.3°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.5 inches with about 35.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Montoursville?

Montoursville, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17754.

What is the population of Montoursville?

The population of Montoursville, Pennsylvania is 4,724 with a median age of 44.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Montoursville?

Key numbers for living in Montoursville: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $187,600, median household income $63,899, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Montoursville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.