The Town FilesMcAlisterville, Pennsylvania
Community in Juniata County · population 920 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $124,700
- Household income
- $65,893
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 32 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 43.8
McAlisterville is a community of 920 people in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $124,700, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250).
How McAlisterville ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in McAlisterville is worth $124,700, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $65,893, which is more affordable than 91% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $574 a month. 51.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | McAlisterville | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $124,700 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $574 | $996 |
| Median household income | $65,893 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 51.8% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1953 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in McAlisterville
| People | McAlisterville | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.8 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.4% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.0% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 16.1% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 28.9 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.9% | 89.0% |
Weather in McAlisterville
July highs average 85.3°F and January lows 21.0°F. About 42.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 31.6 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 122 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of McAlisterville since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 23, 2011 about 4.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 12, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 16, 2022.
Severe weather in Juniata County since 1996
Juniata County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| January 10, 2013 | Hurricane | DR-4099: Hurricane Sandy |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Juniata County
Juniata County had 6,498 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,182 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in McAlisterville itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in McAlisterville
1 public school with 366 students, about 11.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Juniata JSHS | 7-12 | 366 | 11.1 |
Towns near McAlisterville
- Fayette, PA0.9 mi · 3,340 people · home $202,100
- Delaware, PA4.5 mi · 1,610 people · home $231,000
- McClure, PA5.2 mi · 889 people · home $122,800
- Thompsontown, PA5.3 mi · 631 people · home $147,600
- Walker, PA5.5 mi · 2,790 people · home $206,900
- Fermanagh, PA6.3 mi · 2,866 people · home $256,800
- Mifflintown, PA7.9 mi · 840 people · home $162,500
- Beaver Springs, PA8.0 mi · 691 people · home $125,500
McAlisterville questions
Is McAlisterville, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, McAlisterville scores better for retirees than 20% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 46%. 22.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.8).
How much does a house cost in McAlisterville?
The median owner-occupied home in McAlisterville is valued at $124,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,893, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $574 a month.
What is the weather like in McAlisterville?
July highs average 85.3°F and January lows 21.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.1 inches of precipitation a year and 31.6 inches of snow.
Does McAlisterville get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of McAlisterville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 23, 2011. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)