Mt. Carmel was one of the world's first towns to have its streets lit by electricity. Light bulb moment: Thomas Edison erected one of his first generating plants right here.
Settled in the 1700's, Mt. Carmel was once a center for the mining of anthracite coal. Today, this attractive, small community of just over 5,800 offers an attractive downtown and pretty tree covered hills. A borough in Northumberland County, the small community is about 90 minutes from Harrisburg and just under two hours from Philadelphia.
Moving to Town
Looking for rental houses in Mt. Carmel, PA? You can find a home for rent, apartments for rent, or duplexes for rent in this quiet community. While vacancies are often available, you should still leave yourself up to 30 days to find the spot that's right for you to move. Come equipped with ID and credit report information for your future landlord and look in the local paper and online for rentals. Exploring this small community on foot or by car will show you other rental options.
Neighborhoods
There are two main neighborhoods in this community. Treelined streets and corner playgrounds are the norm and commutes are short just under 15 minutes. Most people drive to work in this community, although the Lower Anthracite Transportation System runs frequent bus routes.
Mount Carmel Borough Center: Urban in density, this area of small to medium townhomes and single family homes is both historic and primarily owner occupied. If you look carefully for rentals, you can find a range of properties, some built in the 19th and early 20th century and others constructed primarily between 1970 and 1999.
W 5th St / S Poplar St.: Also urban in density, this section of Mount Carmel includes a stretch of pretty Shamokin Creek. Townhomes, apartments and single family homes appeal to a mix of owners and renters, with some homes historic in nature, and others constructed mostly between 1940 and 1969.
Go Team!
Like football? Then Mt. Carmel and its strong support of local team, the Tornados, will be a spot you'll enjoy. The Tornadoes are known as the team with the most wins in the state and the 5th most winning team in the country. So get ready to cheer!
Two fun-filled block parties are thrown annually, and there's another annual fest a summer party in the park with carnival rides, food and games.
Mt. Carmel was named after a holy mountain in Palestine, because a sawmill operator thought it was that pretty. If you like a lush, mountainous landscape, this is the place for you! People here love the natural beauty of their town, and, if you become a resident, you'll get a lesson on what the "coal region" is, and what living in part of it means (no, you don't need a hat with a light on it).
