What are the schools like in Muncy, PA?

Muncy is served primarily by Muncy SD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.1:1.

What is the median household income in Muncy?

The median household income in Muncy, PA is $80,208 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Muncy, PA?

Muncy 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.

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

Q: Is Muncy, PA affordable or expensive?

Muncy's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Muncy is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $179,100 and the median rent is $951 per month.

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

Muncy has a violent crime rate of 83.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 880.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Muncy, PA a Good Place to Live?

Muncy is a small town of 2,570 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $80,208 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

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

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

All Muncy 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: 95.6

Muncy's overall cost of living index is 95.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Muncy costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Muncy, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$179,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$951	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,208	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Muncy's violent crime rate is 83.9 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

83.9 /100k

Property Crime

880.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Muncy is served primarily by Muncy SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Muncy, PA	National Avg
School District	Muncy SD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	Muncy, PA	National Avg
Population	2,570	—
Median Age	37.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	28.2%	22.2%
65 and over	18.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hughesville, PA 4 mi Montgomery, PA 5 mi Picture Rocks, PA 7 mi Turbotville, PA 7 mi Montoursville, PA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Muncy

Muncy, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

17756

Muncy vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Muncy, PA affordable or expensive?

Muncy's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Muncy roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $179,100 and median rent is $951/month.

What is the crime rate in Muncy, PA?

Muncy's violent crime rate is 83.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 880.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Muncy?

Public schools in Muncy are operated by Muncy SD. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1. 30.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Muncy, PA a good place to live?

Muncy, PA has a population of 2,570, a median household income of $80,208, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. 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 Muncy?

Muncy 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 Muncy?

Muncy, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17756.

What is the population of Muncy?

The population of Muncy, Pennsylvania is 2,570 with a median age of 37.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Muncy?

Key numbers for living in Muncy: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $179,100, median household income $80,208, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Muncy side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.