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Cost of living in Mountain Top summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Mountain Top. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Pennsylvania. Key points include:
The cost of living in Mountain Top is 102 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Mountain Top is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Mountain Top is $323,143.
The median income in Mountain Top is $109,535.
Mountain Top's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Mountain Top Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Mountain Top | Pennsylvania | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 97 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 104 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Mountain Top, PA Weather
The average high in Mountain Top is 58.2° and the average low is 38.1°.
There are 76.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.8 inches of precipitation each year with 35.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Mountain Top |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 35.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Mountain Top Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Mountain Top
The current population in Mountain Top is 11,850. The population has increased 12.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,850 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 11,856 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 11,791 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 11,716 | 1.4% |
| 2020 | 11,553 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 11,489 | 1.5% |
| 2018 | 11,319 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 11,311 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 11,298 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 11,378 | 1.8% |
| 2014 | 11,182 | 2.3% |
| 2013 | 10,930 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 10,932 | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 10,701 | 1.3% |
| 2010 | 10,560 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Mountain Top
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Mountain Top is:
88.7% White with 10,513 White residents.
0.2% African American with 23 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
4.8% Asian with 564 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 14 Other residents.
2.6% Two Or More with 314 Two Or More residents.
3.6% Hispanic with 422 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Mountain Top | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.7% | 73.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.2% | 10.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.8% | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 8.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Mountain Top
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Mountain Top is 49.5% female with 5,864 female residents.
Mountain Top is 50.5% male with 5,986 male residents.
| Gender | Mountain Top | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Mountain Top for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in Mountain Top completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Mountain Top completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Mountain Top completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Mountain Top completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Mountain Top completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Mountain Top completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Mountain Top completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Mountain Top completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Mountain Top completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Mountain Top | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Mountain Top, Pennsylvania
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3.1% of households in Mountain Top earn Less than $10,000.
1.5% of households in Mountain Top earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.3% of households in Mountain Top earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.0% of households in Mountain Top earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.7% of households in Mountain Top earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.2% of households in Mountain Top earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.8% of households in Mountain Top earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.6% of households in Mountain Top earn $100,000 to $149,999.
15.1% of households in Mountain Top earn $150,000 to $199,999.
17.8% of households in Mountain Top earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Mountain Top | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.1% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.3% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.0% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.7% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.2% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.6% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.1% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 17.8% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
