Apartments for rent in Mount Jewett, PA

The small town of Mount Jewett, Pennsylvania is home to approximately 1,000 residents. Retirees will feel right at home, as they account for 21% of the population compared to 14% nationally, while young adults are less well-represented. Renters tend to be in the minority in the town, and 83% of residents own their homes. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $668/month, which is $249/month less than the state average.

There are three primary industries in Mount Jewett: manufacturing, healthcare, and warehousing. Together, these industries account for 22% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 8% of the town's population works in transportation, which ranks as the top profession in the town. With an average annual income of just over $58,000, Mount Jewett workers earn slightly less than the average Pennsylvania resident. The town's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average, Mount Jewett has a high concentration of residents older than 25 who have earned a high school degree or GED (35%). In addition, 6% possess a Bachelor's degree and 4% have a Master's degree or Doctorate.

Mount Jewett residents have an average commute of about 26 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the most common mode of getting to work, selected by 41% of residents, while public transit isn't extensively used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.