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Cost of living in Mount Joy summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Mount Joy. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Pennsylvania. Key points include:
The cost of living in Mount Joy is 100 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Mount Joy is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Mount Joy is $296,067.
The median income in Mount Joy is $90,061.
Mount Joy's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Mount Joy Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Mount Joy | Pennsylvania | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 100 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Mount Joy, PA Weather
The average high in Mount Joy is 63.3° and the average low is 42.9°.
There are 77.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.5 inches of precipitation each year with 22.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Mount Joy |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 22.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Mount Joy Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Mount Joy
The current population in Mount Joy is 8,344. The population has increased 14.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,344 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 8,310 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 8,274 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 8,251 | 0.6% |
| 2020 | 8,204 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 8,163 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 8,106 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 8,071 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 7,978 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 7,891 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | 7,774 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 7,646 | 1.7% |
| 2012 | 7,515 | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 7,365 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 7,310 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Mount Joy
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Mount Joy is:
81.9% White with 6,835 White residents.
0.9% African American with 74 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 94 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.9% Two Or More with 242 Two Or More residents.
13.2% Hispanic with 1,099 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Mount Joy | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.9% | 73.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.9% | 10.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.9% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 13.2% | 8.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Mount Joy
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Mount Joy is 50.8% female with 4,237 female residents.
Mount Joy is 49.2% male with 4,107 male residents.
| Gender | Mount Joy | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Mount Joy for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Mount Joy completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Mount Joy completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in Mount Joy completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Mount Joy completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Mount Joy completed associate's degree.
22.0% of adults in Mount Joy completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Mount Joy completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Mount Joy completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Mount Joy completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Mount Joy | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Mount Joy, Pennsylvania
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1.2% of households in Mount Joy earn Less than $10,000.
1.1% of households in Mount Joy earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.6% of households in Mount Joy earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.6% of households in Mount Joy earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.0% of households in Mount Joy earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.5% of households in Mount Joy earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.9% of households in Mount Joy earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.3% of households in Mount Joy earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.9% of households in Mount Joy earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.9% of households in Mount Joy earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Mount Joy | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.2% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.1% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.6% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.6% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.0% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.5% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.3% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.9% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.9% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
