Mount Union is a small town of 2,130 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $38,382
and a 14.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mount Union stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Mount Union is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mount Union 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: 88.9
Mount Union's overall cost of living index is 88.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mount Union costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mount Union, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$93,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$613
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
49.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$38,382
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Mount Union's violent crime rate is 89.2 per 100,000 residents
— 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
89.2 /100k
Property Crime
133.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Mount Union is served primarily by Mount Union Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mount Union, PA
National Avg
School District
Mount Union Area SD
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Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mount Union sees average highs of 37.3°F in January
and 84.7°F in July,
with 40.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.7 inches of snow per year.
Mount Union's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mount Union roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $93,600 and median rent is $613/month.
Mount Union's violent crime rate is 89.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 133.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mount Union are operated by Mount Union Area SD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1. 9.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mount Union, PA has a population of 2,130, a median household income of $38,382, and an unemployment rate of 14.0%.
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 Union averages 37.3°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.7 inches
with about 25.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mount Union, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17066.
The population of Mount Union, Pennsylvania is 2,130 with a median age of 34.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mount Union: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $93,600, median household income $38,382, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mount Union side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
