The Town FilesMount Union, Pennsylvania
Borough in Huntingdon County · population 2,308 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $98,200
- Household income
- $40,625
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 25 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 34.8
Mount Union is a borough of 2,308 people in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $98,200, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks hipper than 88% of Pennsylvania towns, more vibrant than 85% of Pennsylvania towns, more walkable than 84% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Mount Union 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 Mount Union is worth $98,200, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $40,625, which is more affordable than 75% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $482 a month. 51.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mount Union | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $98,200 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $482 | $996 |
| Median household income | $40,625 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 51.7% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1946 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Mount Union
| People | Mount Union | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.8 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.8% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 27.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.2% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.7% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 12.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.9% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 30.1 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.7% | 89.0% |
Weather in Mount Union
July highs average 84.7°F and January lows 21.1°F. About 40.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 25.1 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 126 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mount Union since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on April 19, 2019 about 8.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 19, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 5 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on August 4, 2023.
Severe weather in Huntingdon County since 1996
Huntingdon County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4618: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| October 1, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4149: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 10, 2013 | Hurricane | DR-4099: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Huntingdon County
Huntingdon County had 12,694 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,579 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Mount Union itself the ACS puts it at 9.7%.
Public schools in Mount Union
4 public schools with 1,133 students, about 10.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Union Area SHS | 9-12 | 320 | 11.0 |
| Mount Union-Kistler El Sch | K-2 | 298 | 11.0 |
| Shirley Twp El Sch | 3-5 | 270 | 9.6 |
| Mount Union Area JHS | 6-8 | 245 | 12.3 |
Towns near Mount Union
- Allenport, PA1.2 mi · 572 people · home $151,500
- Shirley, PA3.5 mi · 2,405 people · home $174,200
- Wayne, PA4.7 mi · 2,360 people · home $161,500
- Union, PA5.4 mi · 947 people · home $164,700
- Brady, PA5.9 mi · 1,034 people · home $169,900
- Henderson, PA8.1 mi · 922 people · home $219,100
- Cromwell, PA9.9 mi · 1,478 people · home $168,800
- Smithfield, PA10.1 mi · 4,618 people · home $156,400
Mount Union questions
Is Mount Union, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mount Union scores better for retirees than 43% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 15%. 16.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.8).
How much does a house cost in Mount Union?
The median owner-occupied home in Mount Union is valued at $98,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,625, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $482 a month.
What is the weather like in Mount Union?
July highs average 84.7°F and January lows 21.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.7 inches of precipitation a year and 25.1 inches of snow.
Does Mount Union get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mount Union since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on April 19, 2019. 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)