Living in East Manchester, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Manchester · Census data 2020–2024
East Manchester has 8,523 residents with a median age of 44.3. The median household income is $101,635 (30% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $255,400, the median rent is $1,516/month.
East Manchester at a glance
- Population
- 8,523
- Median age
- 44.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $101,635State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $255,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,516/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 96.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is East Manchester a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.4%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 6%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in East Manchester
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Manchester the median home value is $255,400, 23% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,516 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,718 a month in housing costs.
East Manchester median household income
The median household income in East Manchester is $101,635 and the income per person is $43,521. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in East Manchester: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,370
- Owner-occupied
- 96.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.8%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.60
East Manchester demographics
- Population
- 8,523
- Median age
- 44.3
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 3,271
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Manchester ›
Education in East Manchester
31% of adults 25 and older in East Manchester have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Manchester
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
East Manchester vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Manchester | 8,523 | $101,635 | $255,400 | $1,516 |
| Mount Wolf | 1,108 | $88,177 | $211,500 | $1,180 |
| Manchester | 2,803 | $77,202 | $195,900 | $1,130 |
| Saginaw | 553 | $100,786 | $193,800 | — |
| Emigsville | 4,254 | $69,816 | $228,000 | $1,312 |
| Pleasureville | 2,735 | $119,209 | $251,300 | $1,272 |
| Bainbridge | 1,376 | $99,167 | $230,700 | $1,564 |
| Springettsbury | 27,276 | $86,335 | $243,900 | $1,339 |
| York Haven | 732 | $73,750 | $164,200 | $1,229 |
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What is the median household income in East Manchester, PA?
The median household income in East Manchester is $101,635, 30% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Manchester?
The median home value in East Manchester is $255,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in East Manchester?
The median gross rent in East Manchester is $1,516 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is East Manchester, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.4%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 6%.
What is the median age in East Manchester?
The median age in East Manchester is 44.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in East Manchester?
The average commute to work in East Manchester is 24 minutes; 11.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Manchester?
The unemployment rate in East Manchester is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Manchester?
31% of adults in East Manchester have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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