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Mount Joy, PA


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Mount Joy, Pennsylvania

Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster county, is 11 miles NW of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 55 miles N of Baltimore, Maryland. The town is conveniently located inside the Lancaster metropolitan area. There are an estimated 6,765 people in Mount Joy.

The People and Families of Mount Joy

In Mount Joy, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mount Joy had a median family income of $52,156. Mount Joy has more than its share of wealthy families and people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,750) in Mount Joy. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Mount Joy Housing

Approximately 63% of housing in Mount Joy is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Mount Joy, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Mount Joy strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 15%Mount Joy Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 19%Mount Joy Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Mount Joy, PA

Comparing Mount Joy to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men79
Well-Paid Single Women79
Male Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens63
Age of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Female Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity49

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better68
People Above Poverty67
Median Family Income69
College Educated Adults47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use66
Walking and Biking to Work47
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Affordability of Rents63
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Housing Recently Built39
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

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