Living in Macungie, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Macungie · Census data 2020–2024
Macungie has 3,274 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $75,677 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $292,900, the median rent is $1,806/month.
Macungie at a glance
- Population
- 3,274
- Median age
- 41.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $75,677State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $292,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,806/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 50.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Macungie a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 15% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Macungie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Macungie the median home value is $292,900, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,806 per month, which is 34.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,836 a month in housing costs.
Macungie median household income
The median household income in Macungie is $75,677 and the income per person is $41,948. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Macungie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,494
- Owner-occupied
- 50.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.2%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.35
Macungie demographics
- Population
- 3,274
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 13.5%
- Households
- 1,392
- Foreign-born
- 5.3%
- Veterans
- 13.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Macungie ›
Education in Macungie
32.2% of adults 25 and older in Macungie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 11% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Macungie
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11%
- Drive alone
- 82.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Macungie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macungie | 3,274 | $75,677 | $292,900 | $1,806 |
| Lower Macungie | 32,727 | $125,230 | $406,500 | $1,861 |
| Ancient Oaks | 7,777 | $134,375 | $432,800 | $1,842 |
| Upper Milford | 8,057 | $110,139 | $396,100 | $1,190 |
| Alburtis | 2,598 | $107,500 | $267,700 | $1,732 |
| Wescosville | 7,148 | $139,826 | $452,400 | $1,602 |
| Emmaus | 11,889 | $83,917 | $266,000 | $1,389 |
| Trexlertown | 2,416 | $109,792 | $287,400 | $1,841 |
| Breinigsville | 7,769 | $120,749 | $388,100 | $2,420 |
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What is the median household income in Macungie, PA?
The median household income in Macungie is $75,677, about the same as 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 Macungie?
The median home value in Macungie is $292,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Macungie?
The median gross rent in Macungie is $1,806 per month, about 34.5% of household income.
Is Macungie, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 15% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
What is the median age in Macungie?
The median age in Macungie is 41.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Macungie?
The average commute to work in Macungie is 23 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Macungie?
The unemployment rate in Macungie is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Macungie?
32.2% of adults in Macungie 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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