Living in Manheim, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manheim · Census data 2020–2024
Manheim has 44,237 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $102,134 (31% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $362,800, the median rent is $1,609/month.
Manheim at a glance
- Population
- 44,237
- Median age
- 43.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $102,134State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $362,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,609/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 70.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.2%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Manheim a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Home values 43% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Manheim
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Manheim the median home value is $362,800, 9% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,609 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,127 a month in housing costs.
Manheim median household income
The median household income in Manheim is $102,134 and the income per person is $62,108. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Manheim: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 18,231
- Owner-occupied
- 70.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.3%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.40
Manheim demographics
- Population
- 44,237
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 17,852
- Foreign-born
- 10.3%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manheim ›
Education in Manheim
53.2% of adults 25 and older in Manheim have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 19.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manheim
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 17.8%
- Drive alone
- 72.9%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Manheim vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manheim | 44,237 | $102,134 | $362,800 | $1,609 |
| East Petersburg | 4,591 | $91,930 | $259,300 | $1,341 |
| Lancaster | 57,719 | $63,690 | $219,500 | $1,240 |
| Rohrerstown | 706 | $56,773 | $281,100 | $1,119 |
| Lititz | 9,619 | $88,576 | $299,900 | $1,364 |
| Warwick | 19,234 | $104,013 | $338,200 | $1,496 |
| East Hempfield | 26,745 | $99,384 | $360,500 | $1,383 |
| Brownstown | 3,650 | $99,961 | $323,600 | $1,641 |
| Rothsville | 2,934 | $107,000 | $313,700 | $1,125 |
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What is the median household income in Manheim, PA?
The median household income in Manheim is $102,134, 31% 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 Manheim?
The median home value in Manheim is $362,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Manheim?
The median gross rent in Manheim is $1,609 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Manheim, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: home values 43% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Manheim?
The median age in Manheim is 43.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Manheim?
The average commute to work in Manheim is 20 minutes; 17.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manheim?
The unemployment rate in Manheim is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manheim?
53.2% of adults in Manheim 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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