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Mount Joy, PA

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Population
8,319
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
377 ft
Median Home Value
$266,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,182/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$90,061
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in PennsylvaniaPopulation rankingHighest population places in PennsylvaniaNearest larger communityLancaster, Pennsylvania12 miles away · 58,366 residents.

About Mount Joy

Mount Joy is a borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, situated along Chiques Creek twelve miles northwest of Lancaster. The community of approximately 8,344 developed as an early manufacturing center, home to historic landmarks such as Donegal Mills Plantation and the George Brown's Sons Cotton and Woolen Mill. Public education for the area is administered by the Donegal School District.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingOutskirts FitA+99.8rating

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