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Mount Cobb is a small town of 1,987 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $136,025
and a 11.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mount Cobb stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Mount Cobb is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mount Cobb 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
Mount Cobb's overall cost of living index is 93.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mount Cobb costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mount Cobb, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$269,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$691
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$136,025
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Mount Cobb's violent crime rate is 154.5 per 100,000 residents
— 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
154.5 /100k
Property Crime
717.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Mount Cobb is served primarily by Western Wayne SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mount Cobb, PA
National Avg
School District
Western Wayne SD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
42.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
78.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mount Cobb sees average highs of 35.7°F in January
and 84.6°F in July,
with 48.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 45.1 inches of snow per year.
Mount Cobb's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mount Cobb roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $269,600 and median rent is $691/month.
Mount Cobb's violent crime rate is 154.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 717.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mount Cobb are operated by Western Wayne SD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 42.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mount Cobb, PA has a population of 1,987, a median household income of $136,025, and an unemployment rate of 11.3%.
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.
Mount Cobb averages 35.7°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.4 inches
with about 45.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mount Cobb, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18436.
The population of Mount Cobb, Pennsylvania is 1,987 with a median age of 32.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mount Cobb: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $269,600, median household income $136,025, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mount Cobb side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
